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RSF 747P

1976 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,809 mi
Last recorded62,809 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSF 747P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 62,809 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 61,560 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 59,704 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 58,489 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,220 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,361 miles

both front tyres getting close top limit

exhaust has slight blow

play in nearside trunion

play in steering rack,and lower UJ

Fail 8 Jul 2009 55,361 miles

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

both front tyres getting close top limit

exhaust has slight blow

play in nearside trunion

play in steering rack,and lower UJ

Pass 17 Jul 2008 52,349 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 50,410 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 46,801 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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RSF 747P is a 1976 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 RSF 747P, 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 50 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 RSF 747P?

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What year was RSF 747P registered?

RSF 747P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 21 May 1976.

Is RSF 747P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSF 747P shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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