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RFN 10S

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,257 mi
Last recorded73,257 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFN 10S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 73,257 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside jacking point corroded

centre exhaust mount fractured

front tyres perished

rear hub seals weeping

Pass 22 May 2017 72,326 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside jacking point/out rigger corroded

both front tyres perished

both rear hubseals weeping

Fail 22 May 2017 72,326 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside jacking point/out rigger corroded

both front tyres perished

both rear hubseals weeping

Pass 7 Jun 2016 71,648 miles

both front outer king pins have slight lift - would advise they are greased

Fail 3 Jun 2016 71,648 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar saddle bush above rear axel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar saddle bush above rear axel (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust mountings torn x2 on rear of rear box (7.1.1)

both front outer king pins have slight lift - would advise they are greased

Pass 29 Apr 2015 70,173 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounts poor

Pass 1 May 2014 69,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

areas of surface corrision

n/s/f suspension bush worn

slight seepage from o/s/r axle seal

Fail 30 Apr 2014 69,431 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

areas of surface corrision

n/s/f suspension bush worn

slight seepage from o/s/r axle seal

Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 68,376 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 67,851 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 67,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 66,801 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 66,801 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 66,279 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 65,194 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 64,316 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 62,592 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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RFN 10S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 RFN 10S, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RFN 10S registered?

RFN 10S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is RFN 10S safe to buy?

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