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CTP 770W

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

1,479 mi
Last recorded1,479 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTP 770W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 1,479 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 1,104 miles

All 4 tyres showing age cracks

Pass 6 Sep 2013 580 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 580 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2010 510 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 99,909 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 99,146 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 98,370 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 97,661 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 97,238 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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CTP 770W is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 CTP 770W, 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

How do I check the history of CTP 770W?

You can check the full history of CTP 770W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CTP 770W registered?

CTP 770W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 13 November 1980.

Is CTP 770W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTP 770W shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CTP 770W have outstanding finance?

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