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CMW 404L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

65,502 mi
Last recorded65,502 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMW 404L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 65,502 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 64,223 miles

Offside Front sill panel corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2023 63,283 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 62,355 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 62,294 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 60,886 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 59,278 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 59,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 58,626 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 58,260 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak diff ()

Fail 11 May 2017 58,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (2.4.B.2)

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak diff ()

Pass 19 May 2016 57,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 57,815 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 57,034 miles

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 22 May 2015 57,034 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 May 2014 56,413 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 55,989 miles

knock on front suspension

oil leaks from engine,gearbox and axle

rear axle pedastalls corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 55,560 miles

both rear tyres getting low in centre

Pass 6 May 2011 55,126 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 55,125 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 May 2010 54,470 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 53,754 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 53,752 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

slight play in front wheels

Pass 8 May 2008 52,796 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 52,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2007 52,426 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 52,426 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 51,895 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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CMW 404L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 CMW 404L, 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 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CMW 404L?

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What year was CMW 404L registered?

CMW 404L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 23 February 1973.

Is CMW 404L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMW 404L shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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