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CFW 151L

1971 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,974 mi
Last recorded90,974 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFW 151L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 90,974 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Floor area, (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area, (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 64,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank rusty

lots of surface rust under vehicle

Fail 2 Dec 2016 84,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rust holes (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank rusty

lots of surface rust under vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2013 82,739 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle has had welding done on rear spring mounts,

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,739 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle has had welding done on rear spring mounts,

Pass 30 Mar 2012 82,299 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 82,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 81,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear axle rubber strap broken

suspect bodyfiller in nearside sill

Fail 30 Mar 2011 81,252 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear axle rubber strap broken

suspect body filler in nearside outer sill

Pass 1 Apr 2010 78,600 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 78,358 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 78,156 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 77,679 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 76,540 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 76,540 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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CFW 151L is a 1971 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CFW 151L, 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 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CFW 151L registered?

CFW 151L is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is CFW 151L safe to buy?

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