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RBD 353R

1976 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,820 mi
Last recorded72,820 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBD 353R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 72,820 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 72,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2016 72,791 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 72,791 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 72,767 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 72,500 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 72,279 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 72,207 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 71,162 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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RBD 353R is a 1976 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RBD 353R, 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 50 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RBD 353R registered?

RBD 353R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 15 October 1976.

Is RBD 353R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBD 353R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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