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790 CJO

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,358 mi
Last recorded68,358 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration790 CJO
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 68,358 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 66,988 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,121 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 64,111 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,900 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 61,434 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,505 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,223 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,745 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 55,856 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 55,856 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 54,987 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 53,302 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 52,232 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 52,232 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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790 CJO is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 790 CJO, 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 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 790 CJO registered?

790 CJO is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 12 October 1973.

Is 790 CJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 790 CJO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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