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RDH 53K

1971 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

4,983 mi
Last recorded4,983 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDH 53K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 4,983 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2016 4,725 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 4,505 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 4,353 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 3,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R axle strap deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2011 3,847 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R axle strap deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2010 3,452 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2010 3,447 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 3,109 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 1,820 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 22,126 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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RDH 53K is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RDH 53K, 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

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What year was RDH 53K registered?

RDH 53K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 14 December 1971.

Is RDH 53K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDH 53K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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