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CGF 584S

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,214 mi
Last recorded20,214 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGF 584S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 20,214 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 20,022 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 19,921 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 19,738 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 19,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 18,967 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 18,248 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 17,589 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 17,017 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 16,422 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 15,831 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 15,831 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 12,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 9,900 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 9,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 8,513 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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CGF 584S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CGF 584S, 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 CGF 584S registered?

CGF 584S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 10 July 1978.

Is CGF 584S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGF 584S shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CGF 584S have outstanding finance?

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