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RKB 217N

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,855 mi
Last recorded88,855 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKB 217N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2016 88,855 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel pump (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front lower wing badly corroded

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front inner lower wing area corroded

under side showing corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,849 miles

Offside Front Lower WING CORRODED

Pass 8 Aug 2014 88,800 miles

CORROSION TO NEARSIDE FRONT WING

Fail 6 Aug 2014 88,800 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

CORROSION TO NEARSIDE FRONT WING

Pass 9 Aug 2013 88,661 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 88,661 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 88,550 miles

BOTH FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKING TOO TREADS

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 88,550 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

BOTH FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKING TOO TREADS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

REAR AXLE RETAINER STRAP BROKEN OFFSIDE NEARSIDE WORN

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 88,406 miles

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

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

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

TYRE CRACKING IN TREADS [EXCEPT N/S REAR

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 88,217 miles

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

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

REAR AXLE CHECK STRAPS CRACKING

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 87,867 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Aug 2008 87,804 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 87,804 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NO MAIN BEAM WARNING LIGHT

REAR PROPSHAFT U/J HAS EXCESS PLAY

Pass 19 Jul 2007 87,725 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 87,483 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 87,483 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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RKB 217N is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RKB 217N, 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 RKB 217N registered?

RKB 217N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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