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RYD 494R

1976 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,236 mi
Last recorded65,236 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYD 494R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,236 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2010 65,236 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,828 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,186 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 63,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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RYD 494R is a 1976 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 RYD 494R, 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 50 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RYD 494R registered?

RYD 494R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 11 October 1976.

Is RYD 494R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYD 494R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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