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CAA 1V

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,320 mi
Last recorded76,320 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAA 1V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 76,320 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 76,320 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 76,077 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 75,966 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 75,795 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 75,730 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 75,548 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 75,520 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,321 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 75,321 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 75,126 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 74,849 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,736 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 74,364 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 74,206 miles

rear brake imbalance

wishbone bushes perished

Pass 27 Oct 2011 73,904 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 73,708 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 73,520 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 72,897 miles

Exhaust back box seem starting to deteriate

Nearside front track rod end boot split

Nearside rear leaf spring clamp starting to spread slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2007 72,489 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 72,069 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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CAA 1V is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 CAA 1V, 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 48 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 CAA 1V registered?

CAA 1V is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 2 November 1978.

Is CAA 1V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAA 1V shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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