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CYE 140H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,595 mi
Last recorded25,595 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYE 140H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 25,595 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in front prop shaft UJ joint

Fail 22 Jul 2025 25,595 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leaking from carb overflow (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in front prop shaft UJ joint

Pass 30 Jul 2024 24,970 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 24,622 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 24,352 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 23,503 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 23,051 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 22,511 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 21,733 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 20,587 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 19,940 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 19,296 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 18,568 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 17,610 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 17,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 16,864 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 16,468 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 15,708 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 15,708 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 14,947 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 14,067 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 13,365 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 13,361 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside and nearside front kingpins have lift when levered

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2006 13,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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CYE 140H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 CYE 140H, 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 56 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 CYE 140H registered?

CYE 140H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is CYE 140H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYE 140H shows 24 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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