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RKT 886M

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,227 mi
Last recorded14,227 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKT 886M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 14,227 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 13,866 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 13,745 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 13,615 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 13,393 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 13,060 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 12,663 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 11,585 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side of car (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 10,728 miles

body corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 10,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

body corrosion

front and rear suspension corroded

smell of petrol could not see a leak

Pass 23 Feb 2017 10,149 miles

front and rear suspension slight corrosion car stood for long time

Pass 26 Feb 2016 9,733 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2015 8,032 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 6,168 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

lift in nearside and offside front king pins

Pass 13 Mar 2013 4,573 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

lift in king pins nearside and offside

Fail 9 Mar 2013 4,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

lift in king pins nearside and offside

Pass 2 Mar 2012 3,031 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 1,443 miles

all suspesion part starting to corroded

coil springs corodded

nearside front lower trunion bush breaking up

rear exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2010 335 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

condition front number plate

corrosion front suspension

knock in steering rack

Fail 23 Feb 2010 333 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

condition front number plate

corrosion front suspension

knock in steering rack

Fail 9 Mar 2009 98,957 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

knock and movement in steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2009 98,957 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

engine oil leak

knock and movement in steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2008 97,124 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front trunions have movement

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 5 Mar 2008 97,124 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front trunions have movement

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 4 Mar 2008 97,123 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front trunions have movement

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Mar 2007 96,272 miles

Oil leak

hazard light switch sticking some times

off/side/front suspension slight movement

off/side/front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight knock in steering

Pass 8 Mar 2006 95,427 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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RKT 886M is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RKT 886M, 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 RKT 886M registered?

RKT 886M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 6 June 1974.

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