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RTY 468S

1977 MG B Roadster

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,286 mi
Last recorded83,286 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1977 MG B Roadster56,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTY 468S
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,286 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 83,214 miles

N/S wiper worn

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S wiper worn

O/S/R rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2013 83,214 miles

N/S wiper worn

O/S wiper worn

O/S/R rear brake grabbing slightly

Fail 18 Jun 2011 83,194 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 83,194 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 83,113 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2010 83,113 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All suspension components corroded

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2009 82,967 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front wishbones corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Sills and underbody generally corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 82,967 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front wishbones corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Sills and underbody generally corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2008 82,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all suspenion compoments corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2008 82,863 miles

all suspenion compoments corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2006 82,072 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underboby corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2005 79,953 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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RTY 468S is a 1977 MG B Roadster in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1977 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 56,306 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RTY 468S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RTY 468S registered?

RTY 468S is a 1977 MG B Roadster, first registered on 18 October 1977.

Is RTY 468S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTY 468S 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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