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CVH 837K

1972 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,963 mi
Last recorded95,963 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVH 837K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 95,963 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 95,843 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged hose perished by gearbox cross member (7.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 95,620 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 95,615 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 95,497 miles

o/s/f tie rod has slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2012 95,267 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 13 Sep 2011 95,000 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 94,876 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 94,801 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 94,745 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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CVH 837K is a 1972 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 CVH 837K, 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 54 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 CVH 837K registered?

CVH 837K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 14 June 1972.

Is CVH 837K safe to buy?

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