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RSL 461R

1976 MG B

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

11,541 mi
Last recorded11,541 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSL 461R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2015 11,541 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 10,276 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 10,037 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 9,822 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 8,526 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 8,526 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 8,255 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 8,255 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 7,527 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 7,527 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 7,477 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 7,444 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 7,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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RSL 461R is a 1976 MG B in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 RSL 461R, 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

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What year was RSL 461R registered?

RSL 461R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is RSL 461R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSL 461R shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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