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RTY 18N

1974 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,661 mi
Last recorded39,661 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTY 18N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 39,661 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 39,351 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,873 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 37,656 miles

gearbox mountings deterioated

slight play at n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Apr 2016 37,500 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox mountings deterioated

Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,014 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 36,707 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,334 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 36,334 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 36,050 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,627 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 35,615 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 33,978 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 33,458 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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RTY 18N is a 1974 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RTY 18N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RTY 18N?

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What year was RTY 18N registered?

RTY 18N is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is RTY 18N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTY 18N shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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