MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)
both front suspension arm bushes perished /worn
nsf door corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
windscreen scratched
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
evidence of brake fluid , master cylinder area...
front & rear springs corroding...
front subframe & suspension corroding..
general under body corrosion....
n/s & o/s/f wishbone bushes worn , advise replacements....
play in n/s/f lower king pin , advise attension...
rear anti roll bar block bushes worn , advise replacements...
wipers smear....
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
evidence of brake fluid , master cylinder area...
front & rear springs corroding...
front subframe & suspension corroding..
general under body corrosion....
n/s & o/s/f wishbone bushes worn , advise replacements....
play in n/s & o/s of steering rack , advise adjustment..
play in n/s/f lower king pin , advise attension...
rear anti roll bar block bushes worn , advise replacements...
wipers smear....
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
offside rear fuel pipe retaining clip broken/incomplete
How Reliable is the MG B?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RBJ 229R is a 1976 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 RBJ 229R, 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.
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What year was RBJ 229R registered?
RBJ 229R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1976.
Is RBJ 229R safe to buy?
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