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CDF 548F

1986 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

72,190 mi
Last recorded72,190 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 MG B56,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDF 548F
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 72,190 miles

N/S rear sill area starting to corrode

O/S and N/S front anti roll bar bushes worn

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

middle exhaust mounting worn

Pass 13 Apr 2024 71,118 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 69,489 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 67,832 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 67,525 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 67,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 66,717 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 66,307 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 65,688 miles

wiring under car borderline

Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,190 miles

Advise all tyre walls cracking.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,623 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 63,678 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 63,155 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 62,349 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,340 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 60,114 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,955 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 58,335 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 55,945 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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CDF 548F is a 1986 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1986 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 56,306 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 CDF 548F, 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 40 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CDF 548F?

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What year was CDF 548F registered?

CDF 548F is a 1986 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is CDF 548F safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDF 548F shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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