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RTN 859S

1977 MG B

Yellow Petrol 3528cc

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MOT Status

Expired

Expires28 Jun 2022

Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)

Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,326 mi

Last recorded30,326 miles

Recorded on29 Jun 2021

Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTN 859S

MakeMG

ModelB

Year1977

ColourYellow

Fuel typePetrol

Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail

Pass 29 Jun 2021 30,326 miles

Pass 12 Jun 2019 29,072 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess split & separating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose chafing and strong smell of fuel under bonnet (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing & slightly damaged (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside & offside rear Leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside & offside rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit & requires adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged & shows signs of contact (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit & requires adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear side marker lamp inoperative

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake master cylinder corroded

fuel cap seal perished

nearside & offside front anti-roll bar linkages show signs of contact

rear fog lamp inoperative/missing (pre 1986)

slight play in front axle king pins

steering column has little room & shows signs of rubbing

Fail 12 Jun 2019 29,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess split & separating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose chafing and strong smell of fuel under bonnet (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing & slightly damaged (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside & offside rear Leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside & offside rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit & requires adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged & shows signs of contact (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit & requires adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear side marker lamp inoperative

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake master cylinder corroded

fuel cap seal perished

nearside & offside front anti-roll bar linkages show signs of contact

rear fog lamp inoperative/missing (pre 1986)

slight play in front axle king pins

steering column has little room & shows signs of rubbing

Pass 30 Apr 2018 27,440 miles

Coolant leak ()

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear suspension stop deteriorated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged front tank to pump (7.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

dampness around fuel pump unions requires attention

fuel cap seal perished but still providing a seal

nearside & offside front anti-roll bar linkages show signs of contact

nearside & offside rear brake binding slightly

nearside & offside rear tyre sidewalls show signs of contact

rear service & parking brake efforts low

steering column has little room & shows signs of rubbing

Fail 30 Apr 2018 27,440 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed front offside around oil cooler area (1.9.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel pipe insecure across bulkhead (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed in boot area (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak ()

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear suspension stop deteriorated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged front tank to pump (7.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

dampness around fuel pump unions requires attention

fuel cap seal perished but still providing a seal

nearside & offside front anti-roll bar linkages show signs of contact

nearside & offside rear brake binding slightly

nearside & offside rear tyre sidewalls show signs of contact

rear service & parking brake efforts low

steering column has little room & shows signs of rubbing

Pass 11 Apr 2017 26,427 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage shows signs of contact

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance & side marker inoperative (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

nearside & offside seat belt webbing slightly frayed

nearside rear tyre sidewall shows signs of contact

offside rear suspension stop deteriorated

parking brake cable insecure

rear brakes imbalanced

slight play in prop shaft universal joint

steering column shows signs of fouling

Fail 10 Apr 2017 26,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Anti-roll bar linkage shows signs of contact

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance & side marker inoperative (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

nearside & offside seat belt webbing slightly frayed

nearside rear tyre sidewall shows signs of contact

offside rear suspension stop deteriorated

parking brake cable insecure

rear brakes imbalanced

slight play in prop shaft universal joint

steering column shows signs of fouling

Pass 6 Apr 2016 23,492 miles

Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,745 miles

Coolant leak

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dampness around brake lamp switch

nearside rear tyre shows signs of contact

offside rear suspension stop deteriorated

slight play nearside & offside front suspension units

Pass 2 Apr 2014 22,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 21,887 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,856 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,288 miles

Pass 13 Apr 2010 17,588 miles

Pass 10 Jul 2009 17,196 miles

Pass 1 Jul 2008 16,878 miles

Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,194 miles

Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,839 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%

Pass Rate

381

Miles/Year

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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RTN 859S is a 1977 MG B in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 RTN 859S, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RTN 859S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 7 October 1977.

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