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RKJ 404M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,030 mi
Last recorded50,030 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKJ 404M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,030 miles

Slight brake bind to off side front.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 46,728 miles

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2012 50,764 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 50,763 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,801 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing low

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 27 May 2010 34,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,235 miles

o/s/f king pin slight lift

Pass 23 May 2008 29,152 miles

n/s/f king pin slight lift

Pass 26 May 2007 25,475 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 25,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f top king pin bush slight play

Pass 12 May 2006 22,237 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both front tyres low on outer edges

slight play in rear prop u/j

Pass 9 May 2005 19,937 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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RKJ 404M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKJ 404M, 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

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What year was RKJ 404M registered?

RKJ 404M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 10 April 1974.

Is RKJ 404M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKJ 404M shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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