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RBF 486R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,715 mi
Last recorded21,715 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBF 486R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 21,715 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 21,369 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 20,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 19,688 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 19,142 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 18,698 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 17,666 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 16,650 miles

rear tyres cracking and worn

Pass 13 May 2011 14,520 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 14,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,226 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 12,187 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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RBF 486R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RBF 486R, 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 RBF 486R registered?

RBF 486R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 7 September 1976.

Is RBF 486R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBF 486R shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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