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RFC 220M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

11,041 mi
Last recorded11,041 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 220M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 11,041 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 10,581 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 10,560 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm bolt/nut loose (2.5.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 9,175 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 8,736 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 8,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 7,753 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

o/s/r lever arm damper slightly leaking oil

rear diff oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2013 7,753 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r lever arm damper slightly leaking oil

rear diff oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 7,174 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 7,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2010 6,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2010 6,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 5,533 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 5,533 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 4,229 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 4,229 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

all 4 tyres starting to crack + perish

signs of oil around engine

Pass 4 Jul 2006 4,005 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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RFC 220M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RFC 220M, 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 RFC 220M registered?

RFC 220M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 4 June 1974.

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