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RRD 40R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,550 mi
Last recorded47,550 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRD 40R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 47,550 miles

Play in steering column.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 47,550 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Play in steering column.

Pass 18 Jun 2016 46,203 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 45,099 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 43,807 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 42,216 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 41,185 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 39,626 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 39,233 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,430 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front rear drive shaft uj slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2008 37,476 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 36,983 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 36,611 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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RRD 40R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RRD 40R, 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

How do I check the history of RRD 40R?

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What year was RRD 40R registered?

RRD 40R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 14 January 1977.

Is RRD 40R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRD 40R shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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