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CUY 70N

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,755 mi
Last recorded70,755 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUY 70N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,755 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 70,727 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 70,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2011 70,726 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 70,649 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 70,608 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 70,577 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 70,481 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 70,481 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2006 70,417 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 70,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 70,214 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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CUY 70N is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 CUY 70N, 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 CUY 70N?

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What year was CUY 70N registered?

CUY 70N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1974.

Is CUY 70N safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUY 70N shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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