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RRS 350J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,195 mi
Last recorded37,195 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRS 350J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,778cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 37,195 miles

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Oct 2021 37,170 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2017 37,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

o/s/f tyre perishing

steering column mount has light corrosion

steering system has slight free play

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 26 May 2017 37,110 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

o/s/f tyre perishing

steering column mount has light corrosion

steering system has slight free play

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,096 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both outter sill cover panels have not been continuously welded

metal fuel pipe corroded

slight play in ns steering arm

Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,531 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 36,264 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 36,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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RRS 350J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RRS 350J, 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

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What year was RRS 350J registered?

RRS 350J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 17 May 1971.

Is RRS 350J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRS 350J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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