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CRM 202K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

44,011 mi
Last recorded44,011 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRM 202K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 44,011 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive tappet chest and front cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 May 2024 43,742 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive tappet chest gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 43,302 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 43,300 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arb mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Coolant leak bottom hose ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 17 May 2022 42,883 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 41,017 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2021 41,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 39,673 miles

offside front floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 38,594 miles

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

Offside Front floor pan slightly corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2019 38,592 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front floor pan slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 36,892 miles

offside front floor pan slightly corroded

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Oct 2017 36,854 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 36,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,721 miles

Headlamp switch temperamental

Light surface to front and rear suspension but not affecting component strength or safety

O/S jacking point in poor condition and badly repaired

Slight perishing to suspension bushes, but no excessive play

Fail 9 Jun 2016 36,721 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Headlamp switch temperamental

Light surface to front and rear suspension but not affecting component strength or safety

O/S jacking point in poor condition and badly repaired

Slight perishing to suspension bushes, but no excessive play

Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,718 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all front suspension bushes perrished split and cracked

all tyre treads perrished and cracked

battery cover loose fittment

both front wheel bearings slight play

both handbrake lever dust boots split

fuel cap sealing ring perrished

os jacking poiint damaged repaired to minimum standard

os outer sil damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2015 36,718 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all front suspension bushes perrished split and cracked

all tyre treads perrished and cracked

battery cover loose fittment

both front wheel bearings slight play

both handbrake lever dust boots split

fuel cap sealing ring perrished

os jacking poiint damaged repaired to minimum standard

os outer sil damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2014 36,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play/wear in steering rack .general corrosion underside of vehicle .offside jacking point corroded. offside outer door sill damaged .

Fail 19 May 2014 36,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear tyre tread perishing .steering wheel in poor condition .general corrosion underside of vehicle.

offside jacking point corroded/insecure.

Pass 30 May 2013 36,660 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

general corrosion underside of vehicle .

Pass 22 Jun 2012 36,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

various corrosion underside of vehicle .

Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,496 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 36,496 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,433 miles

Bottom hose hose clip missing

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,400 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,295 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,295 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 36,294 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 36,294 miles

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pedal rubber worn.

centre exhaust mount badly deteriated.

front valance badly damaged.

knock in steering and rack badly worn.

nearside rear inner sill corroded.

vehicle heavily corroded.

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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CRM 202K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 CRM 202K, 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 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CRM 202K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 15 September 1971.

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The MOT history for CRM 202K shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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