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CVN 17L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,035 mi
Last recorded75,035 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVN 17L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 75,035 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 75,035 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 75,032 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 74,942 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery inseccure

Pass 9 Jul 2010 74,940 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 74,923 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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CVN 17L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CVN 17L, 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 CVN 17L registered?

CVN 17L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is CVN 17L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVN 17L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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