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RDE 99M

1974 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,654 mi
Last recorded79,654 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDE 99M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 79,654 miles

Coolant leak slight coolant leak ()

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both front have slight lift (2.5.A.3a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,548 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front have slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,288 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Clutch flexi is in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,875 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 78,421 miles

rear diff slightly leaking

o/s/f steering arm inner ball joint slight play

steering rack slightly weeping fluid

Pass 28 May 2013 77,623 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 77,102 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 76,056 miles

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 13 May 2011 76,056 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 21 Apr 2010 72,808 miles

nearside front seat belt buckle covers missing but operates correctly

various oil leaks

Pass 14 May 2009 72,561 miles

nearside front seat belt buckle covers missing

various oil leaks

Fail 14 May 2009 72,561 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front seat belt buckle covers missing

various oil leaks

Pass 31 Mar 2008 72,175 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 71,882 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 71,398 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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RDE 99M is a 1974 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RDE 99M, 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 RDE 99M registered?

RDE 99M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 3 April 1974.

Is RDE 99M safe to buy?

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