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CRJ 158M

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,936 mi
Last recorded82,936 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRJ 158M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 82,936 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 79,455 miles

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

all floor and chassis areas showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2007 79,410 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 79,407 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 79,349 miles

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

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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CRJ 158M is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CRJ 158M, 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 CRJ 158M registered?

CRJ 158M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 21 August 1973.

Is CRJ 158M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRJ 158M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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