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ROJ 987M

1971 MG B Roadster

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,297 mi
Last recorded77,297 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B Roadster58,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROJ 987M
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2017 77,297 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 77,260 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 77,246 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake assys binding slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,241 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,236 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 77,227 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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ROJ 987M is a 1971 MG B Roadster in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 58,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ROJ 987M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ROJ 987M registered?

ROJ 987M is a 1971 MG B Roadster, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is ROJ 987M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROJ 987M shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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