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RWX 518M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,311 mi
Last recorded63,311 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWX 518M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 63,311 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 63,267 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 53,184 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank corroded

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Outer Sill badly deformed due to incorrect jacking

Fail 14 Oct 2019 53,184 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 63,095 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 63,095 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 52,985 miles

Nearside Front King pin has slight lift

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering lock not working

Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,647 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 62,647 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 62,647 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

reverse lights not working

wipers poor

Fail 11 Aug 2015 62,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 62,207 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,021 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,388 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 61,388 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,843 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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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.

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