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RXC 769M

1974 MG B

Black Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,427 mi
Last recorded9,427 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXC 769M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 9,427 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 5,500 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 4,371 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 2,811 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 178 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 14,532 miles

o/s seat belt catch sticky

Fail 10 Apr 2014 14,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s seat belt catch sticky

Pass 6 Apr 2013 13,839 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 13,400 miles

Some play/wear in off side and near side king pins.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 13,400 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Some play/wear in off side and near side king pins.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 13,240 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 12,753 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 11,824 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 10,575 miles

General oil leaks.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some play in front off side and near side top and bottom suspension trunions.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 8,313 miles

Slight wear in front suspension

Pass 4 Mar 2006 5,770 miles

drivers seat slightly insecure.

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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RXC 769M is a 1974 MG B in Black with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RXC 769M, 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 RXC 769M registered?

RXC 769M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is RXC 769M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RXC 769M shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RXC 769M have outstanding finance?

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