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CEA 97J

1970 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

7,446 mi
Last recorded7,446 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEA 97J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 7,446 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 7,087 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 6,542 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 5,997 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 5,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight stain on fuel tank o/s rear by sender unit and fuel union ?

Pass 9 May 2019 4,879 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 4,102 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2017 3,867 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust bonded mount has failed and become displaced ( centre )

Pass 7 Mar 2016 2,779 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 1,821 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 1,050 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 945 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 24,801 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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CEA 97J is a 1970 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1970 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CEA 97J, 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 56 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 CEA 97J registered?

CEA 97J is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 27 October 1970.

Is CEA 97J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEA 97J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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