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RCG 590T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,561 mi
Last recorded40,561 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCG 590T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,561 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,240 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,864 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,296 miles

offside front steering rack gaitor perished

offside rear shock has a light misting of oil

Pass 5 Apr 2013 29,286 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,555 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,961 miles

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

pipes to fuel pump damp

Pass 13 Aug 2009 24,912 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 24,908 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,583 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,553 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 24,553 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion to o/s & n/s/f wings/ floor area but in no prescribed area

water leak from lower radiator hose

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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RCG 590T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 RCG 590T, 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 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RCG 590T registered?

RCG 590T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 12 April 1979.

Is RCG 590T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCG 590T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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