MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion
front suspension arm bushes have started to perish (no movement)
rear leaf springs have slight dispalcement (does not affect function)
slight engine oil leak at n/s/r drum (not brake fluid) nor does it affect braking
slight uplift in n/s/f kingpin
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
nearside rear brake backing plate damp
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
nearside rear brake backing plate damp
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
there is evidence that the fuel pump has been leaking at some time.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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RJW 948R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 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 RJW 948R, 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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How do I check the history of RJW 948R?
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What year was RJW 948R registered?
RJW 948R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 4 May 1977.
Is RJW 948R safe to buy?
The MOT history for RJW 948R shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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