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CCV 888K

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,456 mi
Last recorded9,456 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCV 888K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 9,456 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 6,625 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 2,110 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 9,555 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 9,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top king pin joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 9,229 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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CCV 888K is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CCV 888K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CCV 888K registered?

CCV 888K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is CCV 888K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCV 888K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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