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CFU 525L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,298 mi
Last recorded52,298 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFU 525L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 52,298 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 50,801 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 50,087 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 49,135 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 48,031 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 48,027 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated inner side of disc (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,850 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 45,077 miles

Offside Rear park brake not releasing fully.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 45,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear park brake not releasing fully.

Pass 27 May 2015 43,306 miles

Rear diff oil seal leaking.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 42,439 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,351 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,287 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,243 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 42,191 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 42,166 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,075 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,056 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 42,025 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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CFU 525L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CFU 525L, 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

How do I check the history of CFU 525L?

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What year was CFU 525L registered?

CFU 525L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is CFU 525L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFU 525L shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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