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RRN 513K

1997 MG B

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,425 mi
Last recorded40,425 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1997 MG B32,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRN 513K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 40,425 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 40,175 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,204 miles

engine oil leak

play in o\s\f hub

Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,546 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 36,726 miles

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 24 May 2011 33,813 miles

advise slight play in two front hubs

advise slight water and oil leak from engine

Pass 7 May 2010 31,165 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 28,635 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 26,396 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 23,341 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,241 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 21,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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RRN 513K is a 1997 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1997 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 32,605 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 RRN 513K, 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 29 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RRN 513K registered?

RRN 513K is a 1997 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is RRN 513K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRN 513K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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