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CGE 3K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,296 mi
Last recorded48,296 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGE 3K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 48,296 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 23 Apr 2016 47,784 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 47,615 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 47,607 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2014 47,285 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 47,278 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 46,602 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 46,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 46,456 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 5 Nov 2011 46,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside front tyre perished

Fail 5 Oct 2011 46,395 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat belt hard to secure and then release.

handbrake linkages seize on .

Pass 6 Aug 2009 45,505 miles

offside rear handbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,079 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2007 42,835 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2006 42,025 miles

slight play in steering rack.

unside of car heaverly covered in undersill

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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CGE 3K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CGE 3K, 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 CGE 3K registered?

CGE 3K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is CGE 3K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGE 3K shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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