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RDD 350M

1974 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,037 mi
Last recorded20,037 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDD 350M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 20,037 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,381 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 19,258 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 19,177 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 19,155 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

raer hub seals leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2006 18,460 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 18,460 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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RDD 350M is a 1974 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc 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 RDD 350M, 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

How do I check the history of RDD 350M?

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What year was RDD 350M registered?

RDD 350M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is RDD 350M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDD 350M 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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