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RKU 349R

1977 MG Mgb GT

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,122 mi
Last recorded81,122 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb GT44,445 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKU 349R
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 81,122 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 81,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,973 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 80,921 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 80,921 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2007 80,171 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 79,285 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 79,283 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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RKU 349R is a 1977 MG Mgb GT in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 44,445 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RKU 349R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 49 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RKU 349R?

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What year was RKU 349R registered?

RKU 349R is a 1977 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 6 July 1977.

Is RKU 349R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKU 349R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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