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CPT 533S

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,768 mi
Last recorded89,768 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPT 533S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 89,768 miles

There is oil leaking from the rear of the gearbox.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 89,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine has an oil leak

front bumper lower trim loose

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have a nail in their treads

o/s/r axle rebound strap snapped

o/s/r brake sticking

Fail 2 Mar 2009 89,036 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine has an oil leak

front bumper lower trim loose

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have a nail in their treads

o/s/r axle rebound strap snapped

o/s/r brake sticking

Pass 17 Mar 2008 88,411 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 88,396 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 87,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 86,839 miles

hydrocabons high at idle

locking devices on offside front lower wish bone only just activated

oil leak

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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CPT 533S is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CPT 533S, 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 CPT 533S registered?

CPT 533S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 11 January 1978.

Is CPT 533S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPT 533S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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