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RBP 115M

1974 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,651 mi
Last recorded17,651 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBP 115M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 17,651 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 17,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 17,617 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 17,376 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,991 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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RBP 115M is a 1974 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RBP 115M, 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.

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What year was RBP 115M registered?

RBP 115M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 7 January 1974.

Is RBP 115M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBP 115M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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