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RKW 1R

1977 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,929 mi
Last recorded74,929 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKW 1R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 74,929 miles

Slight play in King pins and steering rack both sides .

Pass 26 Apr 2016 74,282 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Handbrake travel near limit.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 74,282 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Handbrake travel near limit.

Pass 9 May 2014 73,940 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rear mount worn.

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 73,940 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rear mount worn.

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 73,895 miles

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 73,694 miles

engine oil leek

gear box oil leek

Pass 16 Jun 2010 72,816 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 72,816 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 71,728 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 70,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 69,669 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 69,656 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 68,450 miles

off side front wheel brake bindig on low effort on near side front wheel brake

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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RKW 1R is a 1977 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RKW 1R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RKW 1R registered?

RKW 1R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 23 June 1977.

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