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RWH 511J

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,908 mi
Last recorded43,908 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWH 511J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 43,908 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 43,851 miles

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

floor and chassis heavily corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2017 43,849 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

floor and chassis heavily corroded

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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RWH 511J is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RWH 511J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RWH 511J?

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What year was RWH 511J registered?

RWH 511J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is RWH 511J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWH 511J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RWH 511J have outstanding finance?

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