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CBV 73S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,683 mi
Last recorded20,683 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBV 73S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 20,683 miles

Nearside rear sill is slightly corroded

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

Pass 14 May 2019 20,562 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 20,562 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety PETROL (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 20,557 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 20,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 20,494 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 20,360 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,845 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,467 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 19,313 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,145 miles

both bottom trunnions worn and noisy but no play showing

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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CBV 73S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 CBV 73S, 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 49 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 CBV 73S registered?

CBV 73S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is CBV 73S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBV 73S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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