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CRP 474T

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,352 mi
Last recorded65,352 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRP 474T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 65,352 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 65,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 65,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 65,247 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 65,054 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,028 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,988 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 64,866 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 64,411 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,236 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 63,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 62,429 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 62,429 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,151 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 60,426 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 59,686 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 58,880 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 58,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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CRP 474T is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 CRP 474T, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CRP 474T?

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What year was CRP 474T registered?

CRP 474T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 17 August 1978.

Is CRP 474T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRP 474T shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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