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CBY 92M

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

47,026 mi
Last recorded47,026 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBY 92M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 47,026 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 47,019 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 46,989 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 46,988 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 46,877 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 46,305 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak from radiator

wrong dipstick fitted ?

Fail 2 Jan 2015 46,305 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak from radiator

wrong dipstick fitted ?

Pass 20 Jan 2014 46,108 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,054 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,917 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,706 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,571 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,371 miles

clutch slave flexible pipe leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2008 45,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake inbalance

nearside rear brake lazy

Pass 11 Jan 2007 44,914 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 44,458 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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CBY 92M is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 CBY 92M, 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 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CBY 92M registered?

CBY 92M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 6 November 1973.

Is CBY 92M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBY 92M shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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