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CDV 666L

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,698 mi
Last recorded51,698 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDV 666L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 51,698 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 50,945 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 49,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 48,884 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 48,004 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 46,729 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 45,475 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 44,662 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 44,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 44,065 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 44,065 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 43,627 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 42,601 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,031 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

WEAR IN O/S/F RACK ARM

Fail 4 Feb 2013 41,031 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

WEAR IN O/S/F RACK ARM

Pass 9 Jan 2012 39,718 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 39,715 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,537 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,318 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,866 miles

n/s wiper blade poor.

Fail 1 Oct 2007 38,866 miles

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

n/s wiper blade poor.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 38,439 miles

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

hand brake cable slightly sticky

Fail 23 Oct 2006 38,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Steering column universal joint locking device missing (2.1.6)

hand brake cable slightly sticky

Pass 18 Jul 2005 38,119 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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CDV 666L is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CDV 666L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CDV 666L registered?

CDV 666L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is CDV 666L safe to buy?

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