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CPA 474H

1970 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

9,964 mi
Last recorded9,964 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPA 474H
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 9,964 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 9,962 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 9,254 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 8,807 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 7,400 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 6,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 4,638 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 1,374 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 1,374 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 99,626 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 99,626 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 96,260 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 96,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 92,790 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 89,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 87,282 miles

25% rear brake imbalance(low effort offside)

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 4 Sep 2012 87,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

25% rear brake imbalance(low effort offside)

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

offside front wheel bearing noisy

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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CPA 474H is a 1970 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 31,791 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CPA 474H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CPA 474H registered?

CPA 474H is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 27 March 1970.

Is CPA 474H safe to buy?

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