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RAV 530J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,220 mi
Last recorded2,220 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAV 530J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 2,220 miles

headlamp main beam warning light not working

Fail 20 Sep 2021 2,196 miles

Fuel system component leaking front of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

headlamp main beam warning light not working

Pass 18 Aug 2020 1,811 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 1,633 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 788 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 714 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 7 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 641 miles

Front brake discs poor.

Slight play in rack bushes.

Fail 18 Jul 2008 605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s wiper blade split

slight play steering rack bush

Pass 10 Apr 2006 469 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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RAV 530J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RAV 530J, 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.

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What year was RAV 530J registered?

RAV 530J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 5 April 1971.

Is RAV 530J safe to buy?

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