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CRF 183K

1971 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,616 mi
Last recorded50,616 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRF 183K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 50,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 50,231 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 50,015 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 49,570 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 49,127 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 48,969 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 48,759 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers slightly worn!

Pass 8 May 2012 48,585 miles

Clutch and Brake pedal rubber worn replace ASAP.

Fail 5 May 2012 48,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Clutch and Brake pedal rubber worn replace ASAP.

Pass 4 May 2011 48,342 miles

underside of vehicle covered heavily in underseal

Pass 13 May 2010 47,943 miles

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

brake pipes covered with grease

sill coveres fitted

under side of vehical heavly undersealed

Pass 7 May 2009 47,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 May 2009 47,732 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 47,370 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 May 2007 46,786 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 46,783 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 46,154 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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CRF 183K is a 1971 MG Mgb in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 30,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CRF 183K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CRF 183K registered?

CRF 183K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is CRF 183K safe to buy?

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