CarVerify

Free Car Check

RRY 213M

1974 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,548 mi
Last recorded46,548 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRY 213M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2019 46,548 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pins both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive At lower area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive At transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear leaf spring bushes worn both sides (Marked Yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Upper shackle bush (Marked Yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,197 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 6,457 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2016 6,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2015 6,457 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 6,457 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 6,457 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 6,457 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 56,457 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 6,457 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 6,457 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 6,457 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 6,457 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 6,457 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 6,457 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 6,457 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 6,457 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
Full MG Mgb reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RRY 213M is a 1974 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RRY 213M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RRY 213M?

You can check the full history of RRY 213M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RRY 213M registered?

RRY 213M is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 26 March 1974.

Is RRY 213M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRY 213M shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RRY 213M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RRY 213M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.