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RTK 815K

1971 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,791 mi
Last recorded25,791 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTK 815K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 25,791 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear axle check strap broken.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear axle check strap perishing.

Offside axle oil seal leaking.

Oil leak engine bay. ()

all 4 tyres perishing..

Fail 16 Jan 2018 25,689 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear axle check strap broken.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear axle check strap perishing.

Offside axle oil seal leaking.

Oil leak engine bay. ()

all 4 tyres perishing..

Pass 20 Jan 2017 25,528 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 25,330 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 25,231 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 24,841 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 24,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front king pins slight play

Fail 9 Jan 2012 72,434 miles

Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 24,347 miles

Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,840 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside upper suspension bushes cracked[marked yellow]

Pass 12 Jan 2010 23,531 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 23,531 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 23,013 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 22,724 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 22,406 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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RTK 815K is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 RTK 815K, 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 RTK 815K registered?

RTK 815K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RTK 815K safe to buy?

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