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RJR 796M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,660 mi
Last recorded46,660 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJR 796M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 46,660 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,195 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,728 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,156 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 45,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

o/s chassis member corroded within 30cm gear box mounting and floor

Pass 30 Nov 2012 44,506 miles

centre floor corroding

coolent radiator poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2011 43,676 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 43,669 miles

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

Centre Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 42,105 miles

front chassis member corrosion

os.steering rack damp

Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,879 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 39,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 39,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 38,850 miles

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

travel in h/brake lever almost excessive adjusters up to stops on cable

Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,118 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 37,116 miles

Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 35,277 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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RJR 796M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 RJR 796M, 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.

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What year was RJR 796M registered?

RJR 796M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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