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RGG 260R

1976 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,211 mi
Last recorded79,211 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGG 260R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 79,211 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 79,211 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front service brake borderline pass for imbalance 25%

Pass 7 Jun 2008 79,188 miles

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

Light scratching on front windscreen. Keep under observation

Fail 7 Jun 2008 79,188 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Light scratching on front windscreen. Keep under observation

Pass 24 Apr 2007 79,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise corroded hole on chassis not near any perscribed areas

advise offside front king pin has slight play

Pass 8 May 2006 79,083 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 79,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 79,078 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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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RGG 260R is a 1976 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 RGG 260R, 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 50 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 RGG 260R registered?

RGG 260R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is RGG 260R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGG 260R shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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