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RAU 729M

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,388 mi
Last recorded93,388 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAU 729M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 93,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 93,161 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 93,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing UPPER AND LOWER (2.5.A.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

COOLANT LEAK

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 32,787 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 92,303 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 89,166 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 88,581 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 88,581 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 88,386 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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RAU 729M is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RAU 729M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAU 729M registered?

RAU 729M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 19 September 1973.

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