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RCA 575M

1974 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

41,735 mi
Last recorded41,735 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCA 575M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 41,735 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 41,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 40,202 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 40,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 38,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 38,978 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 37,606 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 36,405 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 36,399 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,395 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,450 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 35,007 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 35,007 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,329 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 34,329 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 31,289 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

various parts of under body has corrosion but in non prescribed areas

Fail 9 Jun 2006 31,289 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

various parts of under body has corrosion but in non prescribed areas

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 575M is a 1974 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 575M, 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 575M registered?

RCA 575M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 28 June 1974.

Is RCA 575M safe to buy?

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