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CEL 159L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,765 mi
Last recorded13,765 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEL 159L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 13,765 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 13,764 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling fouling drop link on right hand lock (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (7.2.3)

oil weap

Pass 21 Mar 2016 12,337 miles

play in nearside & offside rear leaf spring bush

Fail 21 Mar 2016 12,336 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

play in nearside & offside rear leaf spring bush

Pass 27 Mar 2015 10,734 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 9,420 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 9,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

near side rear bearing not tested

Pass 3 Apr 2013 9,021 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 8,814 miles

Rear brakes poor ?

Pass 8 Apr 2010 84,391 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 8,139 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 7,874 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 7,874 miles

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

front brakes binding [slight]

Pass 27 Oct 2007 7,607 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 6,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 6,784 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CEL 159L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 CEL 159L, 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 54 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 CEL 159L registered?

CEL 159L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 24 August 1972.

Is CEL 159L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEL 159L shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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