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RKP 212M

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,853 mi
Last recorded64,853 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKP 212M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 64,853 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 62,141 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 57,438 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 53,542 miles

steering heavy

Pass 13 May 2005 48,871 miles
Fail 9 May 2005 48,561 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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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RKP 212M is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 RKP 212M, 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 RKP 212M?

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What year was RKP 212M registered?

RKP 212M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 4 June 1974.

Is RKP 212M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKP 212M shows 6 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.

Does RKP 212M have outstanding finance?

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