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RDT 597R

1977 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,109 mi
Last recorded26,109 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDT 597R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 26,109 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 26,066 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 26,066 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 25,826 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking

rear axle hanging strap broken

slight leak near side rear shocker

Fail 7 Oct 2015 25,825 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

rear axle hanging strap broken

slight leak near side rear shocker

Pass 11 Oct 2014 25,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Off side subframe rubber worn

Pass 17 Oct 2013 24,485 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 24,479 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 23,545 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 23,173 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated slightley

slight movement in both front kingpin bearings

Fail 13 Oct 2011 23,173 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake hoses deteriorated slightley

slight movement in both front kingpin bearings

Pass 16 Jun 2009 23,131 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,015 miles

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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RDT 597R is a 1977 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RDT 597R, 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 RDT 597R registered?

RDT 597R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 13 June 1977.

Is RDT 597R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDT 597R shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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