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CNB 496M

1974 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,398 mi
Last recorded38,398 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNB 496M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 38,398 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel indicating adjustment may be required

Fail 6 May 2026 98,385 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working wiper arm insecure (3.4 (a))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel indicating adjustment may be required

Pass 25 Apr 2025 98,018 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2024 97,460 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 93,007 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front has some play in king pin

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing next to leaf spring, fuel pipe perished (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 14 Aug 2019 93,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front has some play in king pin

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing next to leaf spring, fuel pipe perished (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 11 Aug 2015 82,198 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 82,198 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 91,604 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 91,560 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 91,381 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 91,361 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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CNB 496M is a 1974 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,430 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CNB 496M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CNB 496M registered?

CNB 496M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 12 June 1974.

Is CNB 496M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNB 496M shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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