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RVJ 191H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

21,304 mi
Last recorded21,304 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVJ 191H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 21,304 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 19,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 19,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system fouling column chaffing on body (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 19,097 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 May 2016 18,995 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 May 2015 18,973 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 14 May 2015 18,973 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel hose cracking/perished front.

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 May 2014 18,956 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 22 May 2013 18,938 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 May 2012 18,913 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 May 2011 18,891 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 18,838 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 18,838 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,810 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 18,810 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,585 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 17,789 miles

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

o/s steering rack side joint worn slightly.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,274 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 16,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 16,192 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 16,143 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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RVJ 191H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 RVJ 191H, 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 56 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RVJ 191H registered?

RVJ 191H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 2 March 1970.

Is RVJ 191H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVJ 191H shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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