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CTC 187W

1980 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,072 mi
Last recorded67,072 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTC 187W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,072 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 67,070 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 65,892 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s engine mounting perished

n/s mirror glass loose in housing

o/s/r brake backplate damp at lower edge

Fail 4 Jan 2011 65,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s engine mounting perished

n/s mirror glass loose in housing

o/s/r brake backplate damp at lower edge

Pass 5 Jan 2010 63,992 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 62,927 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 62,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

bolt missing off manifold

both front wheel bearings have slight play

indicators slow

o/s and n/s floor to wing corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2007 61,007 miles

H/C at idle too high

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front wheel arches inner sills corroded

o/s/rear leaf spring front mounting deteriorated

Fail 2 Jan 2007 61,007 miles

H/C at idle too high

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front wheel arches inner sills corroded

o/s/rear leaf spring front mounting deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2005 60,035 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 60,035 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

o/s/f damper arm insecure †front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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CTC 187W is a 1980 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 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 CTC 187W, 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 46 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 CTC 187W registered?

CTC 187W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 3 September 1980.

Is CTC 187W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTC 187W shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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