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RCN 362S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,754 mi
Last recorded9,754 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCN 362S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 9,754 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 9,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 8,966 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 8,383 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 7,885 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 7,104 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 4,771 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 3,440 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 1,861 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 368 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 98,746 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 98,606 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight leak from water pump

Pass 4 Jul 2012 98,564 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 98,564 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 98,496 miles

slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 12 Jul 2010 98,175 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 97,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in o/s kingpin

Fail 23 Jun 2009 97,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in o/s kingpin

Pass 5 Jun 2008 97,755 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 97,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 97,738 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 97,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in o/s kingpin

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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RCN 362S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RCN 362S, 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 RCN 362S registered?

RCN 362S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 7 October 1977.

Is RCN 362S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCN 362S shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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