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RAX 740R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,931 mi
Last recorded86,931 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAX 740R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 86,931 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 84,523 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 82,937 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 81,223 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 79,712 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 79,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,630 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 78,253 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 77,673 miles

underneath has been very heavily undersealed

Pass 21 May 2010 77,289 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

battery box corroded

front bumper end caps missing

nearside and offside front lower wing bolts missing

nearside and offside rear road wheels slight movement on splines

Fail 14 May 2010 77,283 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

battery box corroded

front bumper end caps missing

nearside and offside front lower wing bolts missing

nearside and offside rear road wheels slight movement on splines

Pass 14 May 2009 77,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2009 77,152 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear axle strap broken

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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RAX 740R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 RAX 740R, 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 49 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 RAX 740R registered?

RAX 740R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1977.

Is RAX 740R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAX 740R shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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