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RGE 683M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,015 mi
Last recorded28,015 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGE 683M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 28,015 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 27,979 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 27,977 miles

slight wear at steering rack.

wear at o/s/f steering trunion, knocks.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 27,977 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight wear at steering rack.

wear at o/s/f steering trunion, knocks.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 27,827 miles

slight wear at nearside of steering rack

valve in washer bottle faulty

Fail 29 Oct 2010 27,827 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight wear at nearside of steering rack

valve in washer bottle faulty

Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,259 miles

exhaust rusty/rack noisy monitor/exhaust rusty

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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RGE 683M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RGE 683M, 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 RGE 683M registered?

RGE 683M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 4 July 1974.

Is RGE 683M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGE 683M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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