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RKY 987J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,038 mi
Last recorded15,038 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKY 987J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 15,038 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 14,286 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 13,358 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 13,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 12,753 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 12,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 12,599 miles

Front suspension has corrosion

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion around servo/master cylinder area

Pass 26 Nov 2015 11,922 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 1,192 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 9,907 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 9,889 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 7,945 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 5,832 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 4,208 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 3,695 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 3,691 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 3,088 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 1,751 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 927 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 595 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RKY 987J?

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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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