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CDE 214M

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,937 mi
Last recorded37,937 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDE 214M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 37,937 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 37,057 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 37,054 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 35,865 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 35,865 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 33,987 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 31,214 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 27,523 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 26,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CDE 214M is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CDE 214M, 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

How do I check the history of CDE 214M?

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What year was CDE 214M registered?

CDE 214M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 14 August 1973.

Is CDE 214M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDE 214M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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