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20 RPA

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,031 mi
Last recorded24,031 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 RPA
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 24,031 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 24,011 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 23,787 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 23,724 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 23,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 23,686 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 23,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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20 RPA is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 20 RPA, 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 56 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 20 RPA registered?

20 RPA is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 24 September 1970.

Is 20 RPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20 RPA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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