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RKY 213N

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,359 mi
Last recorded40,359 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKY 213N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 40,359 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 40,234 miles

both front trunnion joints have slight vertical lift

under body corroded and welded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 40,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both inner lower bottom arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 39,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 39,595 miles

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)

Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 38,886 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 38,728 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,711 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 37,779 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 37,766 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 36,581 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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RKY 213N is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKY 213N, 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.

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What year was RKY 213N registered?

RKY 213N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is RKY 213N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKY 213N shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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