MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
advanced deterioration & corrosion to front brake discs inner & outter face
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
advanced deterioration of front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RBK 488S 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 RBK 488S, 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.
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What year was RBK 488S registered?
RBK 488S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1978.
Is RBK 488S safe to buy?
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