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CAB 293N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,680 mi
Last recorded89,680 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAB 293N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,680 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 89,502 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 88,957 miles

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

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

osf & nsf & nsr tyres perrishing in tred

Pass 12 May 2014 88,176 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 87,754 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

signs of uneveness on rear brakes

Fail 28 May 2013 87,754 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

signs of uneveness on rear brakes

Pass 22 May 2008 87,734 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 87,716 miles

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

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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CAB 293N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 CAB 293N, 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 52 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 CAB 293N registered?

CAB 293N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is CAB 293N safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAB 293N shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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