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RCF 324M

1974 MG B

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,726 mi
Last recorded65,726 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCF 324M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 65,726 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 65,607 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front and offside front king pins have slight leak / play

Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,249 miles

General light corrosion to underside of body

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front King pin has slight play

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front King pin has slight play

Fail 8 Aug 2018 65,249 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

General light corrosion to underside of body

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front King pin has slight play

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front King pin has slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 64,734 miles

Underside of vehicle has light surface corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2016 64,585 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 64,584 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 64,092 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 63,961 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 63,631 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 63,482 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 33,794 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 63,381 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,164 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 63,054 miles

front king pins have slight play.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 52,901 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 62,638 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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RCF 324M is a 1974 MG B in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RCF 324M, 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 RCF 324M registered?

RCF 324M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is RCF 324M safe to buy?

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