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RCB 86K

1971 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

16,666 mi
Last recorded16,666 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCB 86K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 16,666 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 16,618 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 16,460 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 16,258 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 16,258 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 15,897 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 15,597 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 15,401 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 15,399 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 15,151 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,727 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,138 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,178 miles

How Reliable is the MG Roadster?

Based on 16,734 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
379
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 390
brake binding 298
Stop lamp not working 280
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
Steering rack gaiter split 202
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RCB 86K is a 1971 MG Roadster in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1971 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 22,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RCB 86K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 55 years old, this MG Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RCB 86K registered?

RCB 86K is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is RCB 86K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCB 86K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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