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CLG 220N

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

66,893 mi
Last recorded66,893 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLG 220N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 66,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis (5.2.6)

Fail 22 May 2017 66,893 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis (5.2.6)

Pass 23 May 2016 62,876 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 62,776 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 58,619 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 58,576 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2014 54,771 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 54,771 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 50,640 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 50,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 46,464 miles

Both Batteries insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside exterior mirror cracked

Nearside front lower trunion bushes deteriated

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

Offside front lower trunion bushes deteriated

Fail 26 Apr 2012 46,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both Batteries insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside exterior mirror cracked

Nearside front lower trunion bushes deteriated

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

Offside front lower trunion bushes deteriated

Fail 7 Sep 2011 46,134 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,171 miles

both outer sills are corroded

o/s/f floor/sill corroded and holed

Fail 6 Oct 2010 41,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills are corroded

both seats are loose at floor mountings

o/s/f floor/sill corroded and holed

Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,083 miles

both outer sills are corroded,but not to excess

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 6 Aug 2009 38,076 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,932 miles

rear wheel arches are corroded near seat belt fixing points

Fail 5 Aug 2008 36,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear wheel arches are corroded near seat belt fixing points

Pass 10 Aug 2007 34,765 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 34,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,456 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 22,456 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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CLG 220N is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 CLG 220N, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CLG 220N registered?

CLG 220N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1974.

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