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CRW 856T

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,491 mi
Last recorded49,491 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRW 856T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 49,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 48,843 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 47,794 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 47,762 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mid outriger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,752 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion centre outriger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 45,313 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,514 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 43,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,234 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,586 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 39,502 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 39,502 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight wear in steering rack

steering wheel inccorectly fitted obscuring view of instruments

Pass 21 Apr 2007 38,927 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 38,845 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight wear suspension bushes

Fail 23 Mar 2006 38,838 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak

slight corrosion brake pipes and fuel pipes

slight waer anti-roll bar bushes

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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CRW 856T is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CRW 856T, 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 CRW 856T registered?

CRW 856T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 10 October 1978.

Is CRW 856T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRW 856T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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