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CN 19

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,374 mi
Last recorded41,374 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN 19
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 41,374 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in 'A' Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 41,361 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in 'A' Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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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CN 19 is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CN 19, 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 CN 19?

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What year was CN 19 registered?

CN 19 is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 22 May 1978.

Is CN 19 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN 19 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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