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CWT 768H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

37,676 mi
Last recorded37,676 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWT 768H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 37,676 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 33,900 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 32,912 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 30,743 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 30,743 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 30,458 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 28,244 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 25,189 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 24,159 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 21,872 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 18,829 miles

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

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

detected steering wheel play

Pass 21 May 2014 16,804 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 16,788 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 14,251 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2012 12,261 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 11,193 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 11,193 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 9,877 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 9,196 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 8,589 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 8,466 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 8,054 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 8,054 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

indicators ok at time of test

play in steering column

slight damage to brake pipe in servo area

stop lights ok at time of test

Fail 11 May 2006 8,043 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

play in steering column

slight damage to brake pipe in servo area

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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CWT 768H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 CWT 768H, 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 56 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CWT 768H?

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What year was CWT 768H registered?

CWT 768H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 23 April 1970.

Is CWT 768H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWT 768H shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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