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RWL 28P

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

44,325 mi
Last recorded44,325 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWL 28P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 44,325 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 44,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 44,035 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 43,709 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 43,709 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 43,225 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 43,225 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,400 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,495 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 40,495 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 40,388 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 39,928 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 39,928 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 39,904 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 39,902 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front suspension lower trunnion bolts do not appear fully tightened

Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,688 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 36,686 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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RWL 28P is a 1976 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RWL 28P, 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 RWL 28P registered?

RWL 28P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 19 March 1976.

Is RWL 28P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWL 28P shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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