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RDL 996S

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,783 mi
Last recorded83,783 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDL 996S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 83,783 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Check straps in poor condition( both)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 83,782 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Check straps in poor condition( both)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,537 miles

Lower underbody patch repaired areas.

Rear Lower structural repairs in areas unknown type but sound passed and advised.

Fail 3 Oct 2016 82,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Lower underbody patch repaired areas.

Nearside Front tyres starting to split in areas.

Rear o/s & n/s tyres starting to split in areas.

fuel showing low.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 82,420 miles

All tyres slightly deteriorated not considered excessive

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

O/S steering rack inner bush slight play

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 82,420 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all tyres cracking and deteriorated but not enough to reach fail criterior

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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RDL 996S is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RDL 996S, 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 RDL 996S registered?

RDL 996S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 2 September 1977.

Is RDL 996S safe to buy?

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