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RTO 221R

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,525 mi
Last recorded55,525 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTO 221R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 55,525 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,332 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 55,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings adjacent to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres perished & cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,321 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyre outer side walls cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2013 55,321 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyre outer side walls cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2012 55,297 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,227 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 55,037 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 54,653 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 58,320 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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RTO 221R is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RTO 221R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RTO 221R?

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What year was RTO 221R registered?

RTO 221R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 18 February 1977.

Is RTO 221R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTO 221R shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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