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CCA 3L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,286 mi
Last recorded47,286 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCA 3L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 47,286 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 47,286 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,239 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 47,239 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand-brake has imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 47,088 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 46,805 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 46,802 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 46,750 miles

steering lock fitted to steering and foot brake

Fail 30 Apr 2013 46,750 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering lock fitted to steering and foot brake

Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,620 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f steering gaitor has slight leak

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension joint

slight play in o/s/f lower suspension joint

Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,436 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,146 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 45,912 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,777 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 44,794 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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CCA 3L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CCA 3L, 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.

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What year was CCA 3L registered?

CCA 3L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 6 March 1973.

Is CCA 3L safe to buy?

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