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RWX 131M

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,717 mi
Last recorded11,717 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWX 131M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 11,717 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake squealing during operation

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear diff slight seepage

transmission slight seepage

Fail 30 Jun 2017 11,717 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake squealing during operation

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear diff slight seepage

transmission slight seepage

Pass 23 Jan 2017 11,667 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 11,657 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 11,599 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 11,584 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 11,561 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 11,473 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 11,354 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 109,756 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 11,226 miles

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

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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RWX 131M is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 RWX 131M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RWX 131M registered?

RWX 131M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 10 May 1974.

Is RWX 131M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWX 131M shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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