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CYE 216H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,450 mi
Last recorded85,450 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYE 216H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,450 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust centre box damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2017 85,450 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust centre box damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2016 85,226 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 85,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,967 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n,s,r brake binding

play in rear cv joint

Fail 22 Jul 2015 84,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n,s,r brake binding

play in rear cv joint

Pass 24 Jul 2014 84,770 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 64,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 84,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 83,741 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 83,435 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2011 83,435 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 82,682 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

o/s outer sill corroded outside of perscribed area

Pass 21 Jul 2009 81,773 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 81,207 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 80,478 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front bottom suspension swivel has slight wear

Pass 1 Aug 2007 80,478 miles

n/s front bottom suspension swivel has slight wear

Pass 24 Jul 2006 79,954 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 79,954 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 216H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 CYE 216H, 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.

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What year was CYE 216H registered?

CYE 216H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is CYE 216H safe to buy?

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