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CRX 57M

1973 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,410 mi
Last recorded98,410 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRX 57M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,410 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 97,698 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 97,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 96,654 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 95,797 miles

N/S/F, O/S/F & O/S/R Tyres perished

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 94,606 miles

both front & o.s.r tyres side walls perished

Fail 30 Sep 2013 94,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 3 Oct 2012 92,549 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,262 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 90,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

All tyres perishing

Corrosion on nearside rear sill panel

Corrosion onfront crossmember mounting points

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Starter does not always engage

Fail 6 Jul 2011 90,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres badly perished

both front brake discs badly corroded

heavy corrosion on both outer sills at rear

left hand rack boot perished

left hand track rod end gaiter split

rear axle rebound straps badly perished

surface corrosion on all front metal brake pipes

very heavy corrosion at front crossmember mounting points

Pass 20 Jun 2007 90,005 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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CRX 57M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,800 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 GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CRX 57M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CRX 57M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 November 1973.

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