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RNJ 185R

1977 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,051 mi
Last recorded46,051 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNJ 185R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 46,051 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 46,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 45,853 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 45,849 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 45,597 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 45,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,561 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 45,560 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,558 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,476 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,383 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,319 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 45,265 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 45,077 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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RNJ 185R is a 1977 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RNJ 185R, 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 RNJ 185R registered?

RNJ 185R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 16 February 1977.

Is RNJ 185R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNJ 185R shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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