MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RBG 653T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 RBG 653T, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of RBG 653T?
You can check the full history of RBG 653T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was RBG 653T registered?
RBG 653T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 17 November 1978.
Is RBG 653T safe to buy?
The MOT history for RBG 653T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RBG 653T have outstanding finance?
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