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CAX 990K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

59,034 mi
Last recorded59,034 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAX 990K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 59,034 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 57,045 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,696 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,126 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,016 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,216 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 45,179 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,289 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 42,969 miles

deterioration to offside and nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes

offside front tyre close to limits

oil leak

slight lift offside and nearside front kingpin

slight play offside and nearside front kingpin

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 Apr 2007 42,079 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 42,079 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 42,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CAX 990K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CAX 990K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CAX 990K?

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What year was CAX 990K registered?

CAX 990K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 22 February 1972.

Is CAX 990K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAX 990K shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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