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CEE 700L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

45,647 mi
Last recorded45,647 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEE 700L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 45,647 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 45,624 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 45,110 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 44,348 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 44,065 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 44,065 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 43,892 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 43,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 43,604 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,419 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

rear diff has a slight leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,262 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,837 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 42,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2012 42,172 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 42,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,871 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,693 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 39,693 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,554 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,675 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,009 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 37,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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CEE 700L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CEE 700L, 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

How do I check the history of CEE 700L?

You can check the full history of CEE 700L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CEE 700L registered?

CEE 700L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is CEE 700L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEE 700L shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CEE 700L have outstanding finance?

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