MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,311 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Fuel tank corroded
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Outer Sill badly deformed due to incorrect jacking
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Fuel tank corroded
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Outer Sill badly deformed due to incorrect jacking
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Caliper lock tabs not bent over
Nearside Front Caliper lock tab not bent over
Nearside Front King pin has slight lift
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering lock not working
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Possible fuel leak on tank
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Possible fuel leak on tank
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
bottom rad hose leaking
engine leaking oil
reverse lights n/w
steering lock n/w
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
reverse lights not working
wipers poor
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
clutch slave cylinder flexi pipe leaking
front lower suspension arm mounting bolt lock springs poor
reverse lights not working
slight lift in front king pins
steering rack mounting bolt loose
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
cracking and perishing to o/s/r tyre treads
slight wear to n/s/f king pin lift only
underside front to rear chassis/body covered win underseal
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RWX 518M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 RWX 518M, 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 RWX 518M registered?
RWX 518M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 12 March 1974.
Is RWX 518M safe to buy?
The MOT history for RWX 518M shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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