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RGK 45P

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,272 mi
Last recorded97,272 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGK 45P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 97,272 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

hc reading very high at idle just below 1200 at fast idle see other readings on print out

idle speed low

int mirror not fitted 2 door mirrors ok

keys jamming in ign

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight play in both f kingpins

washers weak give one squirt ok

Fail 7 Apr 2010 97,272 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

hc reading very high at idle just below 1200 at fast idle see other readings on print out

idle speed low

int mirror not fitted 2 door mirrors ok

keys jamming in ign

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight play in both f kingpins

washers weak give one squirt ok

Pass 8 Apr 2009 95,311 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 95,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 92,971 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 92,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2006 91,392 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 91,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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RGK 45P is a 1976 MG B in Blue 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 RGK 45P, 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 RGK 45P registered?

RGK 45P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is RGK 45P safe to buy?

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