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CBT 596K

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,190 mi
Last recorded81,190 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBT 596K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,190 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 81,190 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 81,190 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear handbrake just making effort

Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,192 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING COLUMN /RACK

Fail 15 Feb 2013 81,190 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING COLUMN/RACK

Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,190 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

handbrake cable looks like it has routes wrong

offside front floor corroding

Fail 7 Jul 2011 81,190 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

handbrake cable looks like it has routes wrong

offside front floor corroding

Pass 21 May 2010 81,170 miles

front number plate cracking

Fail 21 May 2010 81,170 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2009 81,168 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 81,168 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 81,168 miles

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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CBT 596K is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CBT 596K, 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 CBT 596K registered?

CBT 596K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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