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RBH 420M

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,416 mi
Last recorded64,416 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBH 420M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 64,416 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,832 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 63,369 miles

Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 62,931 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 62,622 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 61,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres detertiating

Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,819 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres detertiating

Pass 13 Jun 2011 61,296 miles

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack bush

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside top king pin support bush/bearing worn but not excessive

Fail 8 Jun 2011 61,185 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside top king pin support bush/bearing worn but not excessive

Pass 15 Jun 2010 60,344 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 59,965 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 59,487 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 59,019 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 58,158 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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RBH 420M is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 RBH 420M, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RBH 420M registered?

RBH 420M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 16 May 1974.

Is RBH 420M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBH 420M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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