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RVX 99M

1974 MG B

Black Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,836 mi
Last recorded9,836 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVX 99M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 9,836 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 9,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 8,925 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 8,467 miles

middle exhaust catching body

Pass 28 Feb 2014 7,450 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 6,935 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 5,964 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 4,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 4,817 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 4,240 miles

Rear axle offset

Fail 15 Oct 2009 4,239 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear axle offset

Pass 16 Dec 2006 4,231 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 4,241 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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RVX 99M is a 1974 MG B in Black with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 RVX 99M, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RVX 99M registered?

RVX 99M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 16 April 1974.

Is RVX 99M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVX 99M 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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