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RSS 993K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,898 mi
Last recorded16,898 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSS 993K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 16,898 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 16,691 miles

oil leaks

Fail 26 Apr 2017 16,691 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

oil leaks

Pass 26 Apr 2016 16,506 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 16,506 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 16,485 miles

BOTH ENGINE MOUNTING PLATES HAVE BOLTS MISSING .

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 16,120 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 15,823 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F VERTICLE LINK JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 2 May 2012 15,795 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 15,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,355 miles

coolant staining on block

front subframe corroded

general underbody corrosion

slight corrosion near brake fluid resivior

Pass 1 May 2009 15,300 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 15,300 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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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RSS 993K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RSS 993K, 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 RSS 993K registered?

RSS 993K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 14 October 1971.

Is RSS 993K safe to buy?

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