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RVM 486J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

838 mi
Last recorded838 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVM 486J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 838 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 99,214 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 99,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 99,154 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 99,135 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 98,757 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 98,619 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 98,619 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 98,434 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 98,434 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 98,132 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 98,132 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 95,957 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 94,993 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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RVM 486J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RVM 486J, 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 RVM 486J registered?

RVM 486J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 10 May 1971.

Is RVM 486J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVM 486J shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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