MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,643 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust rattle
passenger door hard to open from outside
silencer has small blow
All tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RVB 259S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 RVB 259S, 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.
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What year was RVB 259S registered?
RVB 259S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 10 June 1978.
Is RVB 259S safe to buy?
The MOT history for RVB 259S 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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