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CEH 29T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,794 mi
Last recorded86,794 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEH 29T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 86,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 86,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2015 86,793 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 86,793 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

NS mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 86,794 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 86,793 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 86,793 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 86,793 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

NSR Suspensiom starp is deteriorating

OSR Suspensiom starp is deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2012 86,790 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 86,795 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 86,793 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear axles support strips damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2010 86,068 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 82,587 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorating

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside rear alex/brake back plate damp

One bulb out of four not working on nearside rear number plate

Fail 8 Jun 2009 82,583 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear Brake back plate damp

One bulb out of Four not working on rear number plate

Pass 22 May 2008 80,822 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 80,822 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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CEH 29T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CEH 29T, 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

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What year was CEH 29T registered?

CEH 29T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 8 September 1978.

Is CEH 29T safe to buy?

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