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CEA 88N

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,349 mi
Last recorded86,349 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEA 88N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 86,349 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam King Pin lift (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 86,349 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam King Pin lift (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 86,097 miles

Offside Front King pin has lift

Fail 9 May 2024 86,097 miles

Offside Front King pin has lift

Steering column has excessive movement up and down Upper u/j pinch bolt tightened (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 85,499 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 85,262 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 85,199 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,199 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 85,199 miles

both king pins slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2011 85,199 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 85,199 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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CEA 88N is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CEA 88N, 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 52 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 CEA 88N?

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What year was CEA 88N registered?

CEA 88N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is CEA 88N safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEA 88N shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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