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RMD 833R

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

10,341 mi
Last recorded10,341 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMD 833R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 10,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and floor (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

Fail 19 Jul 2017 10,335 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and floor (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Jun 2016 10,176 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 10,133 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 10,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 9,897 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cracking to all 4 tyres side walls

steering coloumn u/j rubbing on engine mounting

track rod ends boots rubbing on wheels

Fail 5 Jun 2014 9,888 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cracking to all 4 ttyres side walls

steering coloum u/j rubbing on engine mounting

Pass 4 Jul 2013 9,408 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 9,408 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 5,899 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside and offside rear tyres have slight radial cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2012 5,899 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside and offside rear tyres have slight radial cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2011 4,286 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 2,611 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 2,598 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 2,598 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in osf track rod end

Pass 2 Oct 2008 2,252 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 2,245 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 353 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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RMD 833R is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RMD 833R, 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.

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What year was RMD 833R registered?

RMD 833R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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