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RNG 474R

1976 MG Mgb Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,702 mi
Last recorded56,702 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNG 474R
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 56,702 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 56,701 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 56,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,558 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 56,351 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 56,351 miles

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,919 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,689 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 53,031 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 52,628 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 52,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 52,187 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 51,516 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 51,516 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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RNG 474R is a 1976 MG Mgb Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a MG Mgb Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RNG 474R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 50 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RNG 474R is a 1976 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 7 December 1976.

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