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CUF 221L

1973 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

20,402 mi
Last recorded20,402 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUF 221L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 20,402 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 19,891 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 19,522 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 19,074 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 18,749 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 18,116 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 17,436 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 16,640 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 14,105 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 13,148 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 13,074 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 12,997 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 12,938 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 12,850 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 12,700 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

heavy corrosion offside centre jacking point

offside outer chassis heaviley corrided front/floor

underside of vechile undersealed to floor,s inner wheel arches

Pass 12 Nov 2010 12,556 miles

heavy corrosion to floor in several places outisde prescribed areas

heavy corrosion to front inner wheel arches

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

slight play in nearside ront king pin

Fail 29 Oct 2010 12,523 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

heavy corrosion to floor in several places outisde prescribed areas

heavy corrosion to front inner wheel arches

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

slight play in nearside ront king pin

Pass 20 Nov 2009 12,126 miles

floors heavily under sealed and slight corrosion to areas

Pass 21 Jul 2008 11,803 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 11,792 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 11,769 miles

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

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

n/s/r axle stop strap broken

slight play in n/s/f lower trunion

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 May 2007 11,195 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 10,996 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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CUF 221L is a 1973 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CUF 221L, 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

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What year was CUF 221L registered?

CUF 221L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 16 January 1973.

Is CUF 221L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUF 221L shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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