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RWT 881M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,329 mi
Last recorded30,329 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWT 881M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 30,329 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear inner tyre wall cracking

heavily undersealed

n/s/f wheelbearing noisy

o/s/r inner tyre wall cracking

Fail 15 Aug 2015 30,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

heavily undersealed

n/s/f wheelbearing noisy

o/s/r inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2014 29,991 miles

Oil leak

rear brakes binding slightly

remould tyre on r.h.f

vehicle has been undersealed over welding

Fail 16 Jul 2014 29,991 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

rear brakes binding slightly

remould tyre on r.h.f

vehicle has been undersealed over welding

Pass 12 Aug 2011 29,967 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 29,967 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 29,945 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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RWT 881M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 RWT 881M, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RWT 881M registered?

RWT 881M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is RWT 881M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWT 881M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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