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RJO 328J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,649 mi
Last recorded24,649 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJO 328J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 24,649 miles

oil leak by ns rear hub

os rear bump stop missing

Pass 21 May 2013 24,640 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,626 miles

engine coolant leak from bottom radiator hose and possible radiator in poor condition

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2010 24,576 miles

Coolant leak from engine. (bottom radiator hose).

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 20 May 2009 24,565 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 24,555 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 24,550 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 24,548 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2006 22,622 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 22,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F bumpstop detiorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slidht play in n/s/f wheel bearing

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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RJO 328J 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 80%.

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 RJO 328J, 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 RJO 328J registered?

RJO 328J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 19 March 1971.

Is RJO 328J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJO 328J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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