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RWS 76S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,054 mi
Last recorded36,054 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWS 76S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 36,054 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing on outer side walls

Fail 10 Jun 2013 36,054 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing on outer side walls

Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,052 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,025 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,429 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 35,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 34,306 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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RWS 76S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RWS 76S, 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 RWS 76S?

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What year was RWS 76S registered?

RWS 76S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 10 February 1978.

Is RWS 76S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWS 76S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RWS 76S have outstanding finance?

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