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RCH 310R

1977 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,776 mi
Last recorded88,776 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCH 310R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 88,776 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 88,608 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2014 88,605 miles

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

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 Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 88,599 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 88,599 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 88,462 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 88,461 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RCH 310R is a 1977 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RCH 310R, 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 RCH 310R registered?

RCH 310R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 5 January 1977.

Is RCH 310R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCH 310R shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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