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RGW 758R

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,388 mi
Last recorded7,388 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGW 758R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 7,388 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle checkstrap rubbers deteriorated

engine mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2020 7,085 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 6,881 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 6,435 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 5,849 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 4,927 miles

ADVISE/ OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END DUST BOOT IS SPLIT/ SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING/ SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACKEND/ NEARSIDE REAR A/R/BAR BUSH IS WORN/CORROSION IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER SILLS.

Pass 16 May 2012 4,161 miles

ADVISE/ OFFSIDE HEADLAMP REFLECTOR IS DETERIORATING/OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END DUST BOOT IS PERISHED/PLAY IN PROPSHAFT FRONT U/J.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 2,518 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 325 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,231 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 2,231 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 22,231 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RGW 758R is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 RGW 758R, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RGW 758R?

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What year was RGW 758R registered?

RGW 758R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 2 March 1977.

Is RGW 758R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGW 758R shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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