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RAE 511M

1971 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,781 mi
Last recorded28,781 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2009
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAE 511M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2009 28,781 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,622 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 28,622 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/front lower suspention slight movement

Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,756 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,021 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 25,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RAE 511M is a 1971 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 RAE 511M, 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 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RAE 511M?

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What year was RAE 511M registered?

RAE 511M is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RAE 511M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAE 511M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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