MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,038 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front suspension has corrosion
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion around servo/master cylinder area
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside vehicle (3.6.C.3)
front suspension has slight corrosion
n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey
o/s/r road wheel has slightly corroded spokes
vehicle has slight oil leak from gearbox
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted rubbing on suspension (3.6.B.4c)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside vehicle (3.6.C.3)
front suspension has slight corrosion
n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey
o/s/r road wheel has slightly corroded spokes
vehicle has slight oil leak from gearbox
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RKY 987J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 RKY 987J, 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 RKY 987J registered?
RKY 987J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 16 February 1971.
Is RKY 987J safe to buy?
The MOT history for RKY 987J shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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