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RKD 345N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,979 mi
Last recorded12,979 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKD 345N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 12,979 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 11,854 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive backplate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 10,491 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 9,228 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 9,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2018 7,839 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 7,249 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 7,105 miles

Nearside Rear oil on back plate

disconnected aux brake cable restricts footbrake travel

fuel tank vent ?

steering column catches oil filter

Fail 11 Jul 2016 7,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service & parking (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear oil on back plate

fuel tank vent ?

steering column catches oil filter

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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RKD 345N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RKD 345N, 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 RKD 345N registered?

RKD 345N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 6 September 1974.

Is RKD 345N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKD 345N shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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