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RWL 221J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

39,856 mi
Last recorded39,856 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWL 221J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 39,856 miles

o/s rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 18 Jun 2016 39,839 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 38,436 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 38,417 miles

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,761 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,726 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

seepage, o/s/r shock absorber.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 33,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

seepage, o/s/r shock absorber.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,129 miles

n/s rack gaiter perishing

o/s rack gaiter perished

o/s/r tyre perished

seepage, o/s/r shock absorber.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 28,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

BONNENT RELEASE FAULTY

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

n/s rack gaiter perishing

o/s rack gaiter perished

o/s/r lamp lens insecure

o/s/r tyre perished

seepage, o/s/r shock absorber.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 20,908 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s rack gaiter perishing

o/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 5 Aug 2005 16,060 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 16,047 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

offside sill excess corrosion not within prescribed area

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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RWL 221J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RWL 221J, 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 RWL 221J registered?

RWL 221J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 12 January 1971.

Is RWL 221J safe to buy?

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