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RME 563R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,758 mi
Last recorded39,758 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRME 563R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chassis & floor resently under sealed

handbrake travel long

Fail 23 Jun 2009 39,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chassis & floor resently under sealed

handbrake travel long

Pass 4 Jul 2008 28,380 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 28,380 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight floor corrosion found around nearside jacking point

Pass 5 Jul 2007 17,250 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 17,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RME 563R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RME 563R, 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 RME 563R registered?

RME 563R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1977.

Is RME 563R safe to buy?

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