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CTC 579M

1974 MG B

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,707 mi
Last recorded60,707 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTC 579M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 60,707 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 60,447 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 60,285 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 60,285 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 59,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,913 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 58,721 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,004 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,497 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 57,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,568 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,262 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 55,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,610 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 54,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 54,107 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 54,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 53,626 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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CTC 579M is a 1974 MG B in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CTC 579M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CTC 579M registered?

CTC 579M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is CTC 579M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTC 579M shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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