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RNK 903R

1976 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

6,183 mi
Last recorded6,183 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNK 903R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 6,183 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 6,170 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 6,081 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 7,713 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 4,843 miles

front and rear propshaft universal joints worn

Pass 2 Aug 2011 4,441 miles

Front wipers slightly smear

N/S/F tie rod slight play

O/S/F tie rod slight play

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 3,955 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 3,955 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 3,406 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 2,958 miles

3D number plates may be deemed illegal by police

corrosion to top of chassis rails near engine bay.

nearside rear handbrake a lot weaker than offside

nearside rear wheel slightly binding on.

slight play in offside front steering rack arm and offside front wheel bearing

various oil leaks

Pass 22 Aug 2007 2,528 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 2,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

O/S/F TYRE 2 MM

Pass 8 Aug 2006 2,194 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 2,194 miles

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

both front tyres getting edgey

offside rear tyre getting low

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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RNK 903R is a 1976 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 RNK 903R, 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 50 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 RNK 903R registered?

RNK 903R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 23 December 1976.

Is RNK 903R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNK 903R shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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