MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s/r (2.6.2)
car heavily undersealed on underside
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RBA 653R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 RBA 653R, 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.
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What year was RBA 653R registered?
RBA 653R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 2 February 1977.
Is RBA 653R safe to buy?
The MOT history for RBA 653R shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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