MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Lower underbody patch repaired areas.
Rear Lower structural repairs in areas unknown type but sound passed and advised.
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.
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of RDL 996S?
You can check the full history of RDL 996S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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?
The MOT history for RDL 996S shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RDL 996S have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RDL 996S. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.