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CBL 853V

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,608 mi
Last recorded56,608 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBL 853V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 56,608 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 56,000 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,637 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 55,637 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,035 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,751 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 54,261 miles

all tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 30 May 2013 54,100 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 54,099 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear brakes very slight bind. ok at time of test.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 53,790 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 53,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine idle speed low

n/s rear brake drag

o/s and n/s front kingpin bushes play

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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CBL 853V is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CBL 853V, 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 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CBL 853V registered?

CBL 853V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is CBL 853V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBL 853V shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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