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CPG 580H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,316 mi
Last recorded96,316 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPG 580H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 96,316 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 96,313 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 96,187 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 96,055 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 95,821 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 95,481 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 95,242 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 95,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 95,087 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 95,077 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Seatbelt slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 95,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Seatbelt slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 94,765 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 94,765 miles

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 94,406 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 94,381 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 94,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 93,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 92,934 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 92,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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CPG 580H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 CPG 580H, 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 56 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CPG 580H registered?

CPG 580H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 19 June 1970.

Is CPG 580H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPG 580H 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.

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