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CLT 130T

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

4,872 mi
Last recorded4,872 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLT 130T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 4,872 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 25 Oct 2021 4,855 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front dampers weeping.

Slight lift in king pins.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 4,690 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front dampers weeping.

Slight lift in king pins.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 4,676 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight lift in offside front and nearside front king pins.

Slight weep from offside front and nearside front dampers.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 4,527 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front dampers weeping slightly.

Slight lift in king pins.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 4,473 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front dampers weeping slightly.

Slight lift in king pins.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 4,339 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside and nearside track rod joint ball joint gaiters perishing.

Slight lift in king pins.

Slight weep from offside front and nearside front dampers.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 4,065 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside and nearside track rod gaiters perishing.

Slight lift in offside and nearside king pins.

Slight weep from offside front and nearside front dampers.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 3,936 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside track rod joint gaiter perishing.

Slight lift in nearside front king pin.

Slight weep from nearside front damper.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 3,683 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 3,377 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 2,887 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 2,630 miles

Nearside front tyre worn down to 1.7mm on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Spare tyre worn below limit on inner edge.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 2,097 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 1,545 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth geting low on inner edge.

Slight lift in offside and nearside king pins.

Slight weep from nearside front damper.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 1,245 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge.

Slight lift in offside king pin.

Slight weep from nearside front damper.

Very slight lift in nearside king pin.

Fail 12 Oct 2007 1,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge.

Slight lift in offside king pin.

Slight weep from nearside front damper.

Very slight lift in nearside king pin.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 829 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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CLT 130T is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CLT 130T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CLT 130T registered?

CLT 130T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 22 September 1978.

Is CLT 130T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLT 130T shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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