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CTM 250L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

803 mi
Last recorded803 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTM 250L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 803 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 98,567 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 97,715 miles

all metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

corrosion on underside with signs on outer sills

diff leak

engine oil leak

tyre outer walls showing signs of cracking

Fail 2 Aug 2007 97,714 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

corrosion on underside with signs on outer sills

engine oil leak

rear diff leak

tyre outer walls showing signs of cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2006 95,571 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 94,128 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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CTM 250L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CTM 250L, 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 CTM 250L?

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What year was CTM 250L registered?

CTM 250L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is CTM 250L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTM 250L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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