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RJO 377M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,655 mi
Last recorded57,655 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJO 377M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 57,655 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion in multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

underside undersealed

Fail 8 Apr 2025 57,652 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking electric fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion in multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

underside undersealed

Pass 6 Apr 2022 57,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arb d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body corrosion multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear spring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal multiple areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 57,485 miles

Body has corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 57,251 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,954 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 56,672 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 56,672 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,636 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 56,555 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,218 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,100 miles

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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RJO 377M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RJO 377M, 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 RJO 377M registered?

RJO 377M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 28 June 1974.

Is RJO 377M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJO 377M 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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