MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,012 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
corrosion to offside front lower body panel/sill. Non prescribed area
residual fluid/oil at nearside rear brake back plate
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to offside front lower body panel/sill. Non prescribed area
residual fluid/oil at nearside rear brake back plate
Corrosion to NSF floorpan
Corrosion to OSF lower wing
Corrosion to OSF outer sill - not prescribed area
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to NSF floorpan
Corrosion to OSF lower wing
Corrosion to OSF outer sill - not prescribed area
Nearside handbrake performance low
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside parking brake performance low
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Bonnet safety catch missing
Corrosion to offside front wing not in prescribed area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Bonnet safety catch missing
Corrosion to offside front wing not in prescribed area
Slight binding to nearside rear brake
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
no lock outs recorded on front brake performance
slight binding to nearside front brake
As previous test
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
N/s/f brake binding slightly
O/s/f brake pipe positioned very close to exhaust
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
slight rear brake imbalance
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RIW 157 is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 RIW 157, 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 RIW 157 registered?
RIW 157 is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 13 January 1971.
Is RIW 157 safe to buy?
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