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RFN 737M

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

9,064 mi
Last recorded9,064 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFN 737M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 9,064 miles

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

Oil leak gear box& overdrive ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hazard switch fallen through panel

rear fog lamps not working

Pass 3 Jan 2017 7,872 miles

rear fogs not operating

Pass 14 Dec 2015 6,988 miles

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

oil leaks from rear pinion seal & over drive

rear fog lights not working

Pass 12 Jan 2015 6,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 6,022 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 4,747 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

nearside front inner sill has excessive corrosion but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Fail 4 Feb 2014 4,746 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

nearside front inner sill has excessive corrosion but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 31 Jan 2013 3,947 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 3,947 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 3,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion n/s sill

o/s/f disc warped

rear fog light in-op

Pass 28 Jan 2011 1,991 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 99,982 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 97,987 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 97,987 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 96,701 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 96,701 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 95,813 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 95,813 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 93,634 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in o/s steering rack

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 737M is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RFN 737M, 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

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What year was RFN 737M registered?

RFN 737M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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