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RFM 105L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,319 mi
Last recorded15,319 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFM 105L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 15,319 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 15,043 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 5,462 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nsr sill starting to corode

Fail 8 Mar 2013 5,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nsr sill starting to corode

Pass 23 Mar 2012 178 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf upper trunion bushes starting to wear

nsr sill starting to corode

nsr wheel back plate slightly damp with oil

Pass 11 Mar 2011 98,536 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 97,781 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 97,115 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 96,469 miles

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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RFM 105L is a 1973 MG B in Orange 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 RFM 105L, 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 53 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 RFM 105L registered?

RFM 105L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is RFM 105L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFM 105L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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