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CYW 123H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

25,616 mi
Last recorded25,616 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYW 123H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 25,616 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 23,579 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 21,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 21,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 21,574 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 21,391 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened corroded (3.5.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 21,380 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened corroded (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 21,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 21,036 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened corroded (3.5.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 21,031 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure mount corroded (1.9.1)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened corroded (3.5.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 20,816 miles

offside rear handbrake cable slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 20,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear handbrake cable corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2014 20,598 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear handbrake cable corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 20,291 miles

batteries insecure

o/s/r tyre has flat spot in tread area

Pass 14 Feb 2012 19,886 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 19,413 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 19,189 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 18,727 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 18,155 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 17,916 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 17,900 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 17,090 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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CYW 123H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CYW 123H, 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 CYW 123H registered?

CYW 123H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is CYW 123H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYW 123H shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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