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CRT 902T

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,441 mi
Last recorded45,441 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRT 902T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 45,441 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 45,142 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 44,904 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 44,660 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 44,562 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,505 miles

underside brake pipes corroded

wipers smear screen

STRONG ADVISE - fuel tank front seam heavily corroded

STRONG ADVISE - n/s front tyre heavily perished

boot,engine bay and underside has been undersealed covering most pipes ans wiring

both o/s and n/s engine mounts starting to unbond

coolant pipe under bonnet insecure

engine,gerabox and diff wet witrh oil

minor exhaust blow from rear box

o/s front indicator slightly dim, rubber seal hanging down inside light unit

o/s front tyre perished

o/s sill at front corroded and holed outside of presciebed area

o/s suspension slightly sagged

rear axle hangers perished

slight lift in o/s front king pin

slight play in rear prop UJ

Fail 12 Aug 2013 42,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

STRONG ADVISE - fuel tank front seam heavily corroded

boot,engine bay and underside has been undersealed covering most pipes ans wiring

both o/s and n/s engine mounts starting to unbond

coolant pipe under bonnet insecure

engine,gerabox and diff wet witrh oil

fuel pipe under bonnet slightly insecure

minor exhaust blow from rear box

o/s front indicator slightly dim, rubber seal hanging down inside light unit

o/s front tyre perished

o/s sill at front corroded and holed outside of presciebed area

o/s suspension slightly sagged

rear axle hangers perished

slight lift in o/s front king pin

slight play in rear prop UJ

underside brake pipes corroded

wipers smear screen

Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,418 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,145 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,959 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,741 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 40,516 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 39,933 miles

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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CRT 902T is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CRT 902T, 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

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What year was CRT 902T registered?

CRT 902T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 19 October 1978.

Is CRT 902T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRT 902T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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