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CRB 816T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,435 mi
Last recorded99,435 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2006
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRB 816T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2006 99,435 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 99,409 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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CRB 816T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 CRB 816T, 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 47 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 CRB 816T?

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What year was CRB 816T registered?

CRB 816T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 8 June 1979.

Is CRB 816T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRB 816T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CRB 816T have outstanding finance?

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