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RDV 705R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

836 mi
Last recorded836 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDV 705R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2020 836 miles

Both doors are corroded / holed

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported under bonnet across bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch hydraulic flexible hose is leaking

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear axle strap perished/splitting

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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RDV 705R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 RDV 705R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RDV 705R?

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What year was RDV 705R registered?

RDV 705R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 3 August 1976.

Is RDV 705R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDV 705R shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RDV 705R have outstanding finance?

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