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CFD 877T

1978 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,918 mi
Last recorded49,918 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFD 877T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 49,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear back box exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2014 48,704 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 48,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 47,680 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2008 46,771 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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CFD 877T is a 1978 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CFD 877T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CFD 877T?

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What year was CFD 877T registered?

CFD 877T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 21 September 1978.

Is CFD 877T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFD 877T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CFD 877T have outstanding finance?

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