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Purple · Petrol · 1972 · 1,800 cc

CBV 39MOT history

CBV 39 is a purple petrol MG BGT first used on 30 Dec 1972. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 51,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2023
Mileage
51,956 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CBV 39
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
BGT
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1972
First used
30 Dec 1972
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

CBV 39 was last recorded at 51,956 miles on 28 Mar 2022, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,924 miles · 31 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
1,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 51,956 miles
  • 2021 – 51,924 miles
  • 2020 – 51,748 miles
  • 2019 – 51,684 miles
  • 2018 – 51,338 miles
  • 2017 – 51,125 miles
  • 2016 – 50,295 miles
  • 2015 – 49,399 miles
  • 2013 – 48,503 miles
  • 2012 – 47,918 miles
  • 2011 – 47,520 miles
  • 2010 – 47,020 miles
  • 2009 – 46,153 miles
  • 2008 – 43,507 miles
  • 2007 – 37,492 miles
  • 2006 – 32,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,956 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,956 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,956 miles
    Test number
    122711311913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,924 miles (+176)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,924 miles
    Test number
    503866699084
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass51,748 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,748 miles
    Test number
    328471986316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,684 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,684 miles
    Test number
    296722677930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,338 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,338 miles
    Test number
    382764655978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,125 miles
    Test number
    559225026550
    • AdvisoryOil leaks engine and transmission area

  7. Fail51,125 miles (+830)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,125 miles
    Test number
    571454131487
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks engine and transmission area

  8. Pass50,295 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,295 miles
    Test number
    294518433678
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front shock absorbers weak in operation

  9. Fail50,295 miles (+896)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,295 miles
    Test number
    871034054428
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front shock absorbers weak in operation

  10. Pass49,399 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,399 miles
    Test number
    436106915094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside of body corroded.

  11. Fail49,399 miles (+896)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,399 miles
    Test number
    995662915095
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside of body corroded.

  12. Fail48,503 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,503 miles
    Test number
    189656603299
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteCorrision to both front flint plates
    • NoteCorrision to nearside front floor/sill panel area but not within 30cm of steering or suspension componets
    • NoteCorrision to offside front floor/sill area but not within 30cm of steering or suspension componets

  13. Pass48,503 miles (+585)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,503 miles
    Test number
    666496803255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteCorrision to both front flint plates
    • NoteCorrision to nearside front floor/sill panel area but not within 30cm of steering or suspension componets
    • NoteCorrision to offside front floor/sill area but not within 30cm of steering or suspension componets

  14. Pass47,918 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,918 miles
    Test number
    108727202249
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteCorrision to offside and nearside front floor pans and flint plates but not within 30cm of steering or suspension compenets
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brakes have inbalance when tested

  15. Fail47,917 miles (+397)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,917 miles
    Test number
    259632802290
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteCorrision to offside and nearside front floor pans and flint plates but not within 30cm of steering or suspension compenets
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brakes have inbalance when tested

  16. Pass47,520 miles (+500)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,520 miles
    Test number
    355705571154
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteCorrision to both front floor pan areas
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSigns of corrision to both rear road springs
    • NoteSlight inbalance in rear brakes

  17. Pass47,020 miles (+1)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,020 miles
    Test number
    992870590153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteCorrision to both front flint plates
    • NoteHandbrake lever is loose/wobbles side to side
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSigns of corrision to underside of vehicle

  18. Fail47,019 miles (+866)8 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,019 miles
    Test number
    322435570146
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteCorrision to both front flint plates
    • NoteHandbrake lever is loose/wobbles
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSigns of corrision to complete underside of vehicle

  19. Pass46,153 miles (+2,646)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,153 miles
    Test number
    241300049423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside sill slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front sill slightly corroded

  20. Pass43,507 miles (+6,015)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,507 miles
    Test number
    614626058161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteBoth rear axle straps in very poor condition
    • NoteCorrision to both front flint plates
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass37,492 miles (+4)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,492 miles
    Test number
    400594127156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth sides rear axle bump straps deterioated
    • NoteNearside door has tape on bottom of door
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail37,488 miles (+5,387)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,488 miles
    Test number
    360932227123
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth sides rear axle bump straps deterioated
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass32,101 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,101 miles
    Test number
    753920556138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth sides axle bump stops show signs of wear.
    • NoteBoth sides front inner wheel arch'e corroded.
    • NoteCorrosion on bottom of both doors.
    • NoteOil leak from engine.
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox.

  24. Fail32,101 miles5 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,101 miles
    Test number
    150996846141
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth sides axle bump straps show signs of wear.
    • NoteBoths sides front inner wheel archies have excessive corrosion not within perscibed areas.
    • NoteCoolant leak from radiator area.
    • NoteCorrosion long bottoms of both front doors.
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox area.

Questions about CBV 39

What vehicle is registration CBV 39 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CBV 39 on a purple petrol MG BGT first used on 30 Dec 1972. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does CBV 39 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on CBV 39 expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on CBV 39?
The MOT on CBV 39 expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has CBV 39 done?
CBV 39 was recorded at 51,956 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2022, an average of 1,254 miles a year.
Has CBV 39 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CBV 39 has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on CBV 39 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on CBV 39 find?
CBV 39 passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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