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RKS 871S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,488 mi
Last recorded22,488 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKS 871S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 22,488 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 22,488 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 22,389 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 21,171 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 21,112 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 21,042 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 21,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 20,421 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 20,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 20,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2007 19,272 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 16,081 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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RKS 871S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 RKS 871S, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RKS 871S registered?

RKS 871S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is RKS 871S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKS 871S shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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