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CVB 89W

1980 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,549 mi
Last recorded45,549 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVB 89W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,549 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 45,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,424 miles

both rear tyres heavily perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,262 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,662 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 44,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

gearbox rear seal leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,125 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,431 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 42,356 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 41,530 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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CVB 89W is a 1980 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CVB 89W, 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 46 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CVB 89W registered?

CVB 89W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 4 October 1980.

Is CVB 89W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVB 89W shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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