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RKA 531N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,033 mi
Last recorded9,033 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKA 531N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 9,033 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 8,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s front lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake servo action weak

o/s front and both rear tyre walls cracking/perished

Fail 17 Feb 2016 8,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure and o/s (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s front lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake servo action weak

o/s front and both rear tyre walls cracking/perished

Pass 22 May 2006 7,763 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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RKA 531N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 RKA 531N, 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

How do I check the history of RKA 531N?

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What year was RKA 531N registered?

RKA 531N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 5 August 1974.

Is RKA 531N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKA 531N shows 4 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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