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CJF 57K

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,936 mi
Last recorded38,936 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJF 57K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 38,936 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 38,807 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 38,807 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 38,740 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 38,706 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 38,651 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 38,651 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 38,531 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 38,276 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 38,085 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 37,859 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 37,453 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 37,453 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

front and rear brakes unbalanced

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 1 Jun 2015 37,382 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 37,267 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,171 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,989 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,843 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 36,740 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front brakes very slightly binding

Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,740 miles

both front brakes very slightly binding

Pass 6 May 2009 35,870 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 35,633 miles

all brakes binding very slightly

corrosion taking place in nearside rear inner wheel arch at rear

nearside and offside front king pins and trunions have slight movement

offside front tyre starting to perish

rear suspension straps deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2007 35,542 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 34,835 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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CJF 57K is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CJF 57K, 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 CJF 57K registered?

CJF 57K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is CJF 57K safe to buy?

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