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RUR 968M

1971 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,767 mi
Last recorded79,767 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUR 968M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 79,767 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 79,437 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 78,938 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 78,356 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 77,486 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 76,723 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 76,411 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 75,607 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 75,600 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 75,340 miles

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

brake lights need excess pressure to work

indicators slow

slight play on top trunnions

Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,465 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,564 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,246 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,932 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 69,180 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 65,992 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 62,802 miles

corrosion starting on nearside & offside sills

Fail 29 Sep 2009 62,802 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

corrosion starting on nearside & offside sills

Pass 29 Sep 2008 60,273 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 56,651 miles

Corrosion starting nearside & offside lower sill edges

Pass 20 Sep 2006 54,488 miles

Corrosion starting nearside & offside sills

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 51,812 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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RUR 968M is a 1971 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RUR 968M, 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

How do I check the history of RUR 968M?

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What year was RUR 968M registered?

RUR 968M is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RUR 968M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUR 968M shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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