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RCY 432M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,399 mi
Last recorded1,399 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCY 432M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 1,399 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 674 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 10 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,747 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 59,205 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 59,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 58,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (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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RCY 432M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RCY 432M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RCY 432M registered?

RCY 432M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1974.

Is RCY 432M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCY 432M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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