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RTC 931S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,965 mi
Last recorded18,965 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTC 931S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 18,965 miles

all four coil springs are corroded

nearside front tyre is on 2.4mm

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

oil leak

rearmost brake pipe union on master cylinder is cross threaded but not leaking

slight play in both ends of steering rack

slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Aug 2017 18,965 miles

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

all four coil springs are corroded

nearside front tyre is on 2.4mm

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

oil leak

rearmost brake pipe union on master cylinder is cross threaded but not leaking

slight play in both ends of steering rack

slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 May 2011 18,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

play in both sides of steering rack

rear exhaust rubber mount split

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 25 May 2010 18,549 miles

offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 12 May 2009 18,369 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 14 May 2008 17,914 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 17,731 miles

Rear brake pipe connector on master cylinder is cross threaded. {not leaking}

Slight wear in the nearside rear antiroll bar fixing bush.

Pass 24 May 2006 17,577 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 17,577 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake cable rubber mount in poor condition.

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

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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RTC 931S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 RTC 931S, 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 48 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 RTC 931S registered?

RTC 931S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is RTC 931S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTC 931S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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