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CDM 403S

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

6,874 mi
Last recorded6,874 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDM 403S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 6,874 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 6,874 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 4,417 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 1,335 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 97,035 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 92,595 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 92,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 90,023 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 69,799 miles

rear diff leaking slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2012 69,799 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear diff leaking slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2011 89,610 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 89,639 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 89,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 89,213 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 88,988 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 88,482 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2007 88,482 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2006 88,102 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 88,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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CDM 403S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CDM 403S, 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

How do I check the history of CDM 403S?

You can check the full history of CDM 403S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CDM 403S registered?

CDM 403S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 23 January 1978.

Is CDM 403S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDM 403S shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CDM 403S have outstanding finance?

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