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RVB 259S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

72,643 mi
Last recorded72,643 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVB 259S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,643 miles

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

exhaust rattle

passenger door hard to open from outside

silencer has small blow

Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,576 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 71,892 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 70,606 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2011 70,306 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 70,306 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 68,837 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 66,026 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 65,400 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 65,400 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RVB 259S?

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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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