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RPN 640N

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,862 mi
Last recorded70,862 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPN 640N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,862 miles

Oil leak

slight bind on nearside front brake

slight lift in both front king pins

slight play in all front suspension joints/bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2013 70,436 miles

slight bind on nearside front brake

slight play in suspension joints

Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,436 miles

slight bind on nearside front brake

slight play in steering/suspension joints

Pass 29 Sep 2011 70,005 miles

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

condition of nearside front wheel bearing .

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,323 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 68,540 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 67,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 67,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 67,130 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 66,490 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 65,848 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 65,848 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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RPN 640N is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 RPN 640N, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RPN 640N registered?

RPN 640N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is RPN 640N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPN 640N shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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