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RPP 340M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,708 mi
Last recorded11,708 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPP 340M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 11,708 miles

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 11,481 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 11,480 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 10,196 miles

oil leak

some under body corrosion

Pass 23 May 2014 10,135 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 10,102 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 9,879 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

slight lift o/s/f king pin

Pass 21 Nov 2008 9,675 miles

Oil leak

diff worn

long travel at handbrake

Pass 21 Nov 2007 9,539 miles

filler in o/s & n/s rear lower corner valances

Pass 8 Dec 2006 8,899 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 8,204 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 8,204 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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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RPP 340M is a 1974 MG B in White 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 RPP 340M, 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.

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What year was RPP 340M registered?

RPP 340M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 23 April 1974.

Is RPP 340M safe to buy?

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