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RFC 277J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,219 mi
Last recorded28,219 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 277J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2020 28,219 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 27,632 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 27,606 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,581 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wiper blades perished

Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,557 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,540 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,535 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,520 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,515 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,438 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,426 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,379 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,335 miles

offside chassis weakening with corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2005 27,211 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 277J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 RFC 277J, 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 56 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RFC 277J registered?

RFC 277J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 3 December 1970.

Is RFC 277J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFC 277J shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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