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RWL 358P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,147 mi
Last recorded64,147 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWL 358P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 64,147 miles

oil leak from rear diff?

recommend waxoyl of inner wheel arches. NSR etc

Fail 17 Aug 2018 64,147 miles

All direction indicators not working due to faulty hazard switch.....? (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leak from rear diff?

recommend waxoyl of inner wheel arches. NSR etc

Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,603 miles

handbrake and rear brake balance uneven.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,617 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 60,605 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,875 miles

rear shockabsorber bushes worn movement in mountings

Pass 6 Sep 2012 59,023 miles

nearside front chassis in wheel arch corroding

nearside seatbelt notchy coming out

Pass 14 Sep 2011 57,398 miles

both rear bump stops missing

nearside seatbelt real noisey & notchy in operation

Fail 3 Sep 2011 57,937 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear bump stops missing

nearside seatbelt real noisey & notchy in operation

wires rubbing on lower steering shaft

Pass 18 Aug 2010 55,491 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,551 miles

main beam teltale inoperative

Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,308 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,007 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 43,837 miles

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 358P is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RWL 358P, 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 358P registered?

RWL 358P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 3 March 1976.

Is RWL 358P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWL 358P shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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