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CEC 587W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,525 mi
Last recorded55,525 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEC 587W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 55,525 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 48,281 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 48,270 miles

Offside Front Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 47,973 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,791 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,239 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,651 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,130 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 46,127 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,907 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 45,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 44,978 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 44,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 44,271 miles

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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CEC 587W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 CEC 587W, 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 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CEC 587W registered?

CEC 587W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is CEC 587W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEC 587W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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