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RFH 980L

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

21,459 mi
Last recorded21,459 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFH 980L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 21,459 miles

Coolant leak from rad ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing play in trunnion (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 21 Sep 2017 21,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Coolant leak from rad ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing play in trunnion (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 26 Sep 2016 20,714 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 20,447 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight bind n/s/f brake

some play front lower trunnions

Fail 4 Jul 2014 20,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight bind n/s/f brake

some play front lower trunnions

Pass 12 Jul 2013 20,196 miles

some play in front lower trunnions

Fail 10 Jul 2013 20,195 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

slight bind n/s/r brake

some play in front lower trunnions

Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,759 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,608 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 19,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2009 19,477 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust clamp missing

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,908 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 18,401 miles

all tyres worn close to limit 165r14

o/s outer sill and floorpan corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2006 18,401 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all tyres worn close to limit 165r14

o/s outer sill and floorpan badly corroded

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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RFH 980L is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RFH 980L, 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.

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What year was RFH 980L registered?

RFH 980L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 29 March 1973.

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