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RCA 54M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,249 mi
Last recorded7,249 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCA 54M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 7,249 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement split in places (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Rear both NS & OS movement limitation straps to axle worn but not seriously weakened.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 7,160 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 7,021 miles

All underside brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2015 7,019 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff

Radiator expansion pipe broken

Pass 21 Jul 2014 6,921 miles

N/S/F BUMP STOP MISSING

SLIGHT PLAY N/S KINGPIN

Pass 28 Jun 2013 6,809 miles

N/S/F TOP BUMP STOP MISSING

Fail 26 Jun 2013 6,794 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F TOP BUMP STOP MISSING

Pass 16 Jul 2012 6,641 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 6,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 6,474 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 6,474 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 6,175 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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RCA 54M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RCA 54M, 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 RCA 54M registered?

RCA 54M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1974.

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