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CPP 960T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

15,871 mi
Last recorded15,871 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPP 960T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 15,871 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 15,870 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 15,238 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner SILL

Offside Front Inner SILL

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 15,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LEAF SPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner SILL

Offside Front Inner SILL

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 14,805 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 14,770 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 14,376 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion

o/s/f castle rail slight corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 14,376 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion

o/s/f castle rail slight corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 13,108 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 18 Jun 2013 6,451 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 6,370 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 682 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

battery insecure

both front tyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls

engine cooling fan fitted wrong way round

Fail 14 Jun 2012 682 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

battery insecure

both front tyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls

engine cooling fan fitted wrong way round

Pass 14 Jun 2011 97,251 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

outer rear sills both sides corroded

water pump noisy

Fail 14 Jun 2011 97,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

outer rear sills both sides corroded

water pump noisy

Pass 17 Jun 2010 95,218 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 94,700 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 94,539 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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CPP 960T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CPP 960T, 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 CPP 960T registered?

CPP 960T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 9 October 1978.

Is CPP 960T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPP 960T shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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