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CDW 424L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,018 mi
Last recorded6,018 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDW 424L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 6,018 miles

slight lift in ns and os king pins

Fail 17 Oct 2014 5,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight lift in ns and os king pins

Pass 24 Sep 2013 5,679 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrosion to nsr spring hanger

Pass 18 Oct 2012 5,408 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s outrigger corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2012 5,408 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s outrigger corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 5,250 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 5,250 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 5,086 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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CDW 424L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CDW 424L, 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

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What year was CDW 424L registered?

CDW 424L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is CDW 424L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDW 424L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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