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CMJ 486L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,658 mi
Last recorded87,658 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMJ 486L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 87,658 miles

Oil leak engine rear ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 87,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak engine rear ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 87,167 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 87,166 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,768 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 86,656 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 86,609 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 86,271 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 85,610 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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CMJ 486L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 CMJ 486L, 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 53 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 CMJ 486L registered?

CMJ 486L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is CMJ 486L safe to buy?

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