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RBJ 229R

1976 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,952 mi
Last recorded66,952 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBJ 229R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 66,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,741 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

windscreen scratched

Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,915 miles

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)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 65,910 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 65,891 miles

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....

Fail 20 Jun 2008 65,882 miles

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....

Pass 14 May 2007 65,684 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 65,679 miles

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?

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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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?

The MOT history for RBJ 229R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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