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RBK 488S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,788 mi
Last recorded82,788 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBK 488S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 82,788 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 82,786 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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