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CJB 276T

1970 MG Roadster

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,667 mi
Last recorded10,667 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1970 MG Roadster25,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJB 276T
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2013 10,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis rails, inner sills, outer sills and floorpan

Pass 21 Jul 2009 10,593 miles

How Reliable is the MG Roadster?

Based on 16,734 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
379
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 390
brake binding 298
Stop lamp not working 280
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
Steering rack gaiter split 202
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CJB 276T is a 1970 MG Roadster in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 25,210 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CJB 276T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 56 years old, this MG Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CJB 276T registered?

CJB 276T is a 1970 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is CJB 276T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJB 276T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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