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RCD 52G

1990 MG B

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,477 mi
Last recorded36,477 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1990 MG B42,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCD 52G
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 36,477 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 35,312 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 35,166 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 35,166 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 34,684 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 33,628 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake imbalance 42%

slight play in front & rear propshaft universal joints

Pass 29 May 2012 31,198 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 28,767 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 28,594 miles

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING COLUMN BOTTOM BUSH

Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,594 miles

FRONT BRAKES STARTING TO BIND

Fail 22 Jun 2007 28,594 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT BRAKES STARTING TO BIND

Pass 9 Jun 2006 28,478 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 28,478 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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RCD 52G is a 1990 MG B in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1990 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 42,103 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 RCD 52G, 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 36 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 RCD 52G registered?

RCD 52G is a 1990 MG B, first registered on 18 June 1990.

Is RCD 52G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCD 52G shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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