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CWP 590W

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,027 mi
Last recorded70,027 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWP 590W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 70,027 miles

Engine oil leaks .

Unable to carry out full inspection of sill repair ,due to sill covers.

Pass 11 Aug 2020 70,000 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 69,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 69,944 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 69,878 miles

rear brakes have run out

Pass 13 Aug 2016 69,869 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 69,869 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 69,861 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 69,852 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 69,839 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 69,819 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 69,798 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,704 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 69,551 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 69,342 miles

Full inspection of all brake pipes not possible grease covered

Fail 25 Jul 2008 69,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Full inspection of all brake pipes not possible grease covered

Pass 1 Aug 2007 69,107 miles

full inspection of under vehicle and brake pipes not posisble under seal covered, some corrrosion wear visable

Pass 26 Jul 2006 68,963 miles

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

full inspection of all brake pipes not possible, grease covered.

oil leak

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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CWP 590W is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 CWP 590W, 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 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CWP 590W registered?

CWP 590W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 9 March 1981.

Is CWP 590W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWP 590W shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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