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RVU 443J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,284 mi
Last recorded70,284 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVU 443J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 70,284 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front bumper mounting loose

Fail 16 Oct 2017 70,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front bumper mounting loose

Pass 2 Nov 2016 68,855 miles

oil leak.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 68,850 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

oil leak.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 64,308 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 64,308 miles

Brake servo missing when fitted as standard (3.6.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 63,583 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 63,565 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,109 miles

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

light scratch on fron t windscreen

Fail 12 Aug 2013 59,049 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Coolant leak

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

light scratch on fron t windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,511 miles

both outter sills covered

Fail 14 Aug 2012 55,501 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outter sills covered

Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,351 miles

ADVISE HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT ADVISE GREASE TRUNIONS

Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,199 miles

oil filler cap missing

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2010 44,199 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

gearbox oil leak

oil filler cap missing

Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,955 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,436 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,472 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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RVU 443J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RVU 443J, 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.

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What year was RVU 443J registered?

RVU 443J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 25 May 1971.

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