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RKP 582R

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

61,890 mi
Last recorded61,890 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKP 582R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,890 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 61,890 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,715 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber worn

front wipers slightly poor at clearing

Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,704 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 61,702 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 61,420 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 61,404 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 61,404 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 60,927 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 60,927 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 60,714 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 60,713 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 60,116 miles

all lower arm front suspension bushes worn both sides

Fail 10 May 2011 60,116 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 59,158 miles

slight play in ns rear wheel bearing

slight play in os front rack end

Fail 11 May 2010 59,157 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 57,602 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 57,565 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,492 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 57,330 miles

AS PER ORIGINAL VT32 ADVISE SHEET

Fail 11 Apr 2007 57,330 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 56,640 miles

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?

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 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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