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RRJ 852R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,860 mi
Last recorded40,860 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRJ 852R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 40,860 miles

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring Shackle (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 40,850 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged (Loose) ()

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring Shackle (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure All nuts (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,618 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe;near join to rear flexi- pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 May 2016 40,608 miles

Direction indicators not working hazards (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe;near join to rear flexi- pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 40,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play at OS upper trunnion

Pass 23 Jan 2015 40,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play at OS upper trunnion

Fail 22 Sep 2014 40,231 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

lots of underbody corrosion dangerious as car is very weak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 39,575 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,565 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 39,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all suspension ruber bushes deteriorating

corrosion forming in floor pans and underbody

Fail 12 Apr 2012 39,558 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chassis and floor corroded

play in the steering

suspension bushs / rubbers perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,203 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 39,203 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 37,757 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 37,347 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 37,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight play in steering rack

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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RRJ 852R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 RRJ 852R, 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.

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What year was RRJ 852R registered?

RRJ 852R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 10 February 1977.

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