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CPT 678L

1973 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,836 mi
Last recorded43,836 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPT 678L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 May 2017 43,836 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,675 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Steering rack gaiters perished

Pass 3 Jul 2014 43,490 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 43,333 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,209 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 43,029 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 42,881 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,670 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 42,485 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,400 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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CPT 678L is a 1973 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CPT 678L, 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 CPT 678L?

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What year was CPT 678L registered?

CPT 678L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 25 June 1973.

Is CPT 678L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPT 678L shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CPT 678L have outstanding finance?

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