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RGA 44M

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,673 mi
Last recorded95,673 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGA 44M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 95,673 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 94,738 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 94,494 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 93,790 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 92,959 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 92,959 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 92,068 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 91,045 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 89,746 miles

all over body corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2016 88,580 miles

both front & n/s/r tyres starting to crack & perish

various body corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2015 88,573 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 88,469 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 88,407 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 88,397 miles

auto lever not set correctly in gates

Fail 29 Jun 2012 88,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

auto lever not set correctly in gates

Pass 20 Jun 2011 88,374 miles

Major corrosion at various points across body, not affecting prescribed areas

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 88,308 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 88,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 88,297 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 88,259 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 88,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 88,218 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 88,034 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 88,033 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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RGA 44M is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 RGA 44M, 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 RGA 44M registered?

RGA 44M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 19 April 1974.

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