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RRW 892H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,773 mi
Last recorded34,773 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRW 892H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 34,773 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 34,772 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 34,740 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 34,667 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 34,667 miles

Centre Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,644 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,580 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 34,506 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,506 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 34,311 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,078 miles

body work below nearside rear bumper is becoming corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,446 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 33,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 32,611 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 32,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,206 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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RRW 892H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 RRW 892H, 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 56 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 RRW 892H registered?

RRW 892H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 3 February 1970.

Is RRW 892H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRW 892H shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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