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CRX 36M

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,598 mi
Last recorded40,598 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRX 36M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 40,598 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 40,138 miles

slight corrosion nearside front inner sill area

slight corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch/sill area

slight corrosion offside front inner wheel arch/inner sill

Pass 4 Aug 2015 40,122 miles

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

corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch(front)

slight play in offside front king pin

Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,114 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front no plate needs att

horn needs att

o/s/f inner sill corroded

slight brake bind n/s/f

slight corrosion to n/s main frame

Fail 17 Apr 2007 40,107 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front no plate needs att

horn needs att

o/s/f inner sill corroded

slight brake bind n/s/f

slight corrosion to n/s main frame

Pass 7 Jun 2006 39,534 miles

corrosion o/sf sill - not prescribe area

front pads binding slightly

Fail 5 Jun 2006 39,520 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

corosion - o/s/f sill - not prescrbe area

front pads binding slightly

wetness around n/s/r back plate

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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CRX 36M is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CRX 36M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CRX 36M?

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What year was CRX 36M registered?

CRX 36M is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is CRX 36M safe to buy?

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