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CVJ 364L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,324 mi
Last recorded36,324 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVJ 364L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2017 36,324 miles

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

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed ignition (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported ignition (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

rear diff weeping

Pass 28 Jul 2016 36,326 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 28 Jul 2016 36,324 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,324 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 36,324 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 36,324 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 36,324 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 20,633 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 28,585 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 28,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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CVJ 364L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 CVJ 364L, 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 53 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 CVJ 364L registered?

CVJ 364L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 4 April 1973.

Is CVJ 364L safe to buy?

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