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RVH 585P

1976 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,835 mi
Last recorded25,835 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVH 585P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 25,835 miles

Slight play n/s & o/s front king pins

Fail 10 May 2017 25,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake binding O/S (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort O/S Rear also hand brake low (3.7.B.5a)

Slight play n/s & o/s front king pins

Pass 15 Aug 2015 25,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight leak from diff

Fail 4 Aug 2015 25,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight leak from diff

Pass 30 Jun 2014 25,035 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 24,899 miles

rear axle u-bolts corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2011 24,899 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear axle u-bolts corroded

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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RVH 585P is a 1976 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RVH 585P, 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 50 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RVH 585P registered?

RVH 585P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 14 April 1976.

Is RVH 585P safe to buy?

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