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RDO 11N

1974 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,958 mi
Last recorded75,958 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDO 11N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 75,958 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 72,410 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 69,588 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,917 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,143 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 68,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,581 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 64,410 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 64,244 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 63,109 miles

n/s/f suspension slight play

under vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2013 63,109 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

n/s/f suspension slight play

under vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2012 62,312 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 61,746 miles

Bad oil leak on under side of engine

Both front Shackle pins have play

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 61,041 miles

N/S/R wheel Cylinder slightly damp !!!

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

leak on n/s rear axle

Pass 5 Jul 2008 57,646 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 54,898 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 52,563 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 52,549 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RDO 11N is a 1974 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RDO 11N, 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 RDO 11N?

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What year was RDO 11N registered?

RDO 11N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is RDO 11N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDO 11N shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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