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RMA 798P

1975 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,047 mi
Last recorded48,047 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMA 798P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 48,047 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,713 miles

n/s/f o/s/f wheel bearings have slight play o/s/r

n/s/f steering boot deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2016 47,321 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 47,024 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/rear hub has slight oil leak onto rear off brake back plate.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 47,003 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/rear hub has slight oil leak onto rear off brake back plate.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,163 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 46,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 45,290 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,868 miles

slight play in n/s front king pin

Pass 3 May 2011 44,535 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 43,956 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 43,619 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 43,619 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,398 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 43,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 42,390 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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RMA 798P is a 1975 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 RMA 798P, 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 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RMA 798P registered?

RMA 798P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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