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CAF 34K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

10,704 mi
Last recorded10,704 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAF 34K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 10,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 9,180 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in trunions (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 8,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 8,090 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance 60% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 7,591 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 7,314 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 6,670 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 6,165 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 5,656 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 5,150 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 4,125 miles

exhaust corroded

slight out of balance on rear brakes

slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 10 Mar 2011 4,001 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside seatbelt slightly damaged

offside front suspension arm inner bushes slightly worn

slight lift in nearside and offside front kingpins

underside undersealed throughout covering floor,suspension components and brakepipes

Pass 27 Jan 2010 3,949 miles

heavy underseal in places

small chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Jan 2010 3,936 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

heavy underseal in places

small chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2009 3,830 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 3,571 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 3,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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CAF 34K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 CAF 34K, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CAF 34K registered?

CAF 34K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is CAF 34K safe to buy?

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