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CEA 661T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

7,066 mi
Last recorded7,066 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEA 661T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 7,066 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 70,852 miles

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Oct 2009 6,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 6,281 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 5,643 miles

steering rack has slight play in worm drive

Pass 29 Sep 2007 5,170 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 5,170 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2006 4,823 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 4,823 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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CEA 661T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 CEA 661T, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CEA 661T?

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What year was CEA 661T registered?

CEA 661T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 25 August 1978.

Is CEA 661T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEA 661T shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CEA 661T have outstanding finance?

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