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CYO 479H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

56,269 mi
Last recorded56,269 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYO 479H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 56,269 miles

Various slight oil leaks

Pass 27 Mar 2025 55,231 miles

Various oil leak but not excessive

Pass 4 Apr 2024 54,632 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 54,210 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 53,744 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 53,444 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 53,441 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 52,191 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 52,091 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring anchor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring anchor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak diff area ()

Oil leak engine ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 52,039 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2016 52,039 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,032 miles

main beam tell-tale does not illuminate

nearside front tyre worn and perrished

oil leak

slight movement nearside rear bearing/diff

starter motor wiring poor

Pass 25 Jul 2014 51,868 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 22 Jul 2014 51,847 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 51,103 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 50,795 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 50,051 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,566 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 47,566 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,333 miles

play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2008 45,776 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 45,426 miles

slight play in n/s of rack

Fail 17 Jul 2007 45,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2006 44,509 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 44,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

fuel pump mounted low.

Fail 13 Jun 2006 44,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

oil leak

slight play in front steering rack

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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CYO 479H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 CYO 479H, 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 56 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 CYO 479H registered?

CYO 479H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 24 March 1970.

Is CYO 479H safe to buy?

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