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CDW 614L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,791 mi
Last recorded66,791 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDW 614L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,791 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

main beam tell tale lamp inoperative

Pass 16 Aug 2011 56,269 miles

rear valance corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2011 56,269 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear valance corroded

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 614L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 614L, 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 614L registered?

CDW 614L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 18 January 1973.

Is CDW 614L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDW 614L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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