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CVW 448T

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,339 mi
Last recorded90,339 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVW 448T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 90,339 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 88,753 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 86,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 85,224 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,970 miles

front bumper loose

rear crosmember weak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 84,298 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 84,290 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2010 82,434 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 82,430 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 82,136 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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CVW 448T is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 CVW 448T, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CVW 448T registered?

CVW 448T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 15 September 1978.

Is CVW 448T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVW 448T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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