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RMJ 501M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,071 mi
Last recorded93,071 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMJ 501M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 93,071 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked on sidewall.

slight scratching to front sceen.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 93,071 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

o/s/f tyre cracked on sidewall.

slight scratching to front sceen.

Pass 30 May 2013 92,399 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 92,006 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 91,634 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 90,968 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 90,968 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 90,518 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 89,937 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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RMJ 501M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 RMJ 501M, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RMJ 501M registered?

RMJ 501M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 30 June 1974.

Is RMJ 501M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMJ 501M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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