MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear handbrake just making effort
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
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
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
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
front number plate cracking
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
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)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is CBT 596K safe to buy?
The MOT history for CBT 596K shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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