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RJK 187S

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,898 mi
Last recorded39,898 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJK 187S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 39,898 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 39,693 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens insecure (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 38,416 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 36,301 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 35,028 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 34,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 34,033 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 32,786 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 32,750 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 32,030 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

HC's high passed at 2000rpm

Oil leak

center exhaut mounting perished,rear axle reaction straps split,front to rear brake pipe greased,steering rack worn,sills welded/filled,

o/s washer speradic

Fail 14 Sep 2010 32,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

HC's high passed at 2000rpm

Oil leak

center exhaut mounting perished,rear axle reaction straps split,front to rear brake pipe greased,steering rack worn,sills welded/filled,

Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,395 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s washer slow,haed lamp switch faulty,axle reaction straps split,b/pipes greased,sills weld/filled

Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,295 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 30,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 28,766 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to underside of car

Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,917 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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RJK 187S is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJK 187S, 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.

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What year was RJK 187S registered?

RJK 187S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 10 November 1977.

Is RJK 187S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJK 187S shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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