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CTF 945J

1974 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,648 mi
Last recorded31,648 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTF 945J
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 31,648 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,341 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 30,999 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,651 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,161 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 29,463 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 28,815 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 27,356 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 27,356 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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CTF 945J is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CTF 945J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CTF 945J registered?

CTF 945J is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is CTF 945J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTF 945J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CTF 945J have outstanding finance?

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