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RXC 831J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

25,555 mi
Last recorded25,555 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXC 831J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 25,555 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber flexible hose (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front floor - sidesill area has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2016 25,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure floor has a large crack running alongside seat mounting (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber flexible hose (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front floor - sidesill area has slight corrosion

Pass 23 May 2014 24,557 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 24,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 24,076 miles

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

offside outer sill showing surface corrosion.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,839 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 23,839 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front registration plate loose on mountings

offside rear brake slightly binding.

steering column uj joint fixing loose on splines.

Pass 13 Jun 2005 21,147 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 21,147 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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RXC 831J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RXC 831J, 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

How do I check the history of RXC 831J?

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What year was RXC 831J registered?

RXC 831J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 9 March 1971.

Is RXC 831J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RXC 831J shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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