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CRX 479M

1998 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,634 mi
Last recorded23,634 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 MG B24,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRX 479M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 23,634 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 20 Sep 2017 23,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2016 23,180 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,156 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 22,875 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 22,791 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 22,791 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 21,855 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 20,625 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

center and rear exhaust brakets loose

Pass 25 Jun 2008 20,243 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 16,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in offside front and nearside rear hub assy. †

Fail 18 Oct 2005 16,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in offside front and nearside rear hub assy. †

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 479M is a 1998 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 24,549 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 479M, 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 28 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CRX 479M registered?

CRX 479M is a 1998 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is CRX 479M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRX 479M shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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