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CU 9532

1976 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95 mi
Last recorded95 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU 9532
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 95 miles

CAR HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Offside Rear WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

Oil leak ()

SPEEDO READING IS LOWER THAN LAST YEAR AS "GONE ROUND THE CLOCK"

Pass 27 Apr 2017 99,909 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower slight lift in trunnion

Offside Front Lower slight lift trunnion

Oil leak ()

some wear in both rear level arm reaction rods

Fail 26 Apr 2017 99,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower slight lift in trunnion

Offside Front Lower slight lift trunnion

Oil leak ()

some wear in both rear level arm reaction rods

Pass 11 May 2016 99,860 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint TRUNNION (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

OIL LEAK

OSF INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

REAR X MEMBER CORRODED

Pass 28 Apr 2015 99,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

REAR X MEMBER PANEL / BOOT FLOOR CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 23 Apr 2015 99,644 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

REAR X MEMBER PANEL / BOOT FLOOR CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 24 Apr 2014 99,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 98,869 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2013 98,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 98,490 miles

MAIN BEAM TELL TALE NOT WORKING

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

RADIATOR CORRODED

REAR X-MEMBER/BUMPER CARRIER CORRODED

Pass 26 Apr 2011 98,082 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 97,758 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 97,322 miles

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

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

Oil leak

al 4 suspension bump stops missing

oil leak from rear axel

slight noise from n/s o/s/f w/beerings

Fail 24 Apr 2009 97,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

al 4 suspension bump stops missing

oil leak from rear axel

slight noise from n/s o/s/f w/beerings

Pass 11 Apr 2008 96,879 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 96,879 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 95,986 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

indicators slower than normal

uderside of vehicle corroding all over

Pass 4 Apr 2006 95,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

diff oil leak

oil leak

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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CU 9532 is a 1976 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU 9532, 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 50 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU 9532 registered?

CU 9532 is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 17 February 1976.

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