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RCK 788P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

10,442 mi
Last recorded10,442 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCK 788P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2024 10,442 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 9,199 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 9,193 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 9,166 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 9,014 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 9,006 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 8,872 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 8,749 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 8,483 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 8,468 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 7,988 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 7,982 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 6,079 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 5,998 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 4,773 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 4,244 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 4,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2005 3,737 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 3,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.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 upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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RCK 788P is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 RCK 788P, 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 50 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RCK 788P registered?

RCK 788P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1976.

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