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CSY 145C

1989 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,287 mi
Last recorded10,287 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 MG B23,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSY 145C
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 10,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre gearbox tie bar missing

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 10,287 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre gearbox tie bar missing

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 9,975 miles

nearside front and rear wheels spoke/s slightly loose

nearside front king pin assembly has slight play/lift

slight play in steering column top mounting assembly

underflooring starting to corrode

Pass 29 Mar 2012 9,817 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

lower floor and underbody paint flaking off and becoming corroded

nearside front lower floor becoming corroded

offside rear inner and outer sills becoming corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2012 9,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

lower floor and underbody paint flaking off and becoming corroded

nearside front lower floor becoming corroded

offside rear inner and outer sills becoming corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 9,612 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 9,470 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 8,937 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 8,737 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 8,439 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 8,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 8,305 miles

fan belt loose

top steering bush slight play

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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CSY 145C is a 1989 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 23,263 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 CSY 145C, 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 37 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CSY 145C registered?

CSY 145C is a 1989 MG B, first registered on 26 April 1989.

Is CSY 145C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSY 145C 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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