MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F lower arm inner bushes perished (2.4.G.2)
slight free play on steering rack at O/S & N/S
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F lower arm inner bushes perished (2.4.G.2)
slight free play on steering rack at O/S & N/S
Oil leak ()
brake pedal rubber worn
front wipers slightly poor at clearing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
BATTERY LOOSE IN ITS BOX
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
battey loose in box
corrosion to rear of N/S sill
fuel cap seal slightly perished
int mirror slightly insecure
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/S door mirror not fitted
Oil leak
battery loose but in frame/box
bonding on engine mounts poor
rear diff oil leak & brake back plates damp
slight binding on N/S/F brake
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/S door mirror not fitted
Oil leak
battery loose but in frame/box
bonding on engine mounts poor
corrosion to rear of N/S sill
fuel cap seal slightly perished
int mirror slightly insecure
rear diff oil leak & brake back plates damp
slight binding on N/S/F brake
N/S/R brake back plate wet with oil & O/S/R damp
N/S/R brake slightly slow in operation
O/S & N/S front lower suspension arm inner mount bushes worn/poor
Oil leak
bonding on engine mounts poor
both front lower trnuion bearings worn/slight play
corrosion to rear of N/S sill
fuel cap seal slightly perished
int mirror loose
slight binding on both N/S brakes
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
N/S/R brake back plate wet with oil & O/S/R damp
N/S/R brake slightly slow in operation
O/S & N/S front lower suspension arm inner mount bushes worn/poor
Oil leak
bonding on engine mounts poor
both front lower trnuion bearings worn/slight play
corrosion to rear of N/S sill
fuel cap seal slightly perished
int mirror loose
slight binding on both N/S brakes
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
ns front lower trunion worn
ns rear brake back plate wet with oil
os front lower trunion worn
os rear brake back plate damp
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
ns front lower trunion worn
ns rear brake back plate wet with oil
os front lower trunion worn
os rear brake back plate damp
all lower arm front suspension bushes worn both sides
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all lower arm front suspension bushes worn both sides
slight play in ns rear wheel bearing
slight play in os front rack end
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
slight play in ns rear wheel bearing
slight play in os front rack end
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
os front wheel binding slightly
slight play to os front wheel bearing
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)
AS PER ORIGINAL VT32 ADVISE SHEET
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
NSF & OSF LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES SPLIT .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST NO EXCESSIVE PLAY
NSR & OSR SPRING HANGER USHES SLIGHTLY WORN .OK AT MOT TEST
NSR BRAKE BACKPLATE DAMP ( CONTAMINATED )
SLIGHT PLAY IN OS OF STEERING RACK
nsf and osf inner lower wishbone bushes slightly perished no movement in lower arms at time of mot test
How Reliable is the MG B?
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RKP 582R is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 RKP 582R, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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RKP 582R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1977.
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