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CRX 465M

1997 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

4,515 mi
Last recorded4,515 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 MG B32,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRX 465M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 4,515 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 4,398 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 4,377 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 4,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 4,364 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 4,309 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 4,238 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 4,192 miles

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 4,176 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2019 4,173 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2018 4,126 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 4,099 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 4,059 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 4,056 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 4,014 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 3,954 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 3,954 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 3,862 miles

Brakes binding slightly

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 May 2012 3,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2011 3,734 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing uneven

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2010 3,689 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2009 3,638 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 3,582 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 3,579 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 3,509 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 3,408 miles

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 465M is a 1997 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1997 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 32,605 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 465M, 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 29 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CRX 465M registered?

CRX 465M is a 1997 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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