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RFM 814L

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,219 mi
Last recorded67,219 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFM 814L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 67,219 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 67,218 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads getting close to the legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 66,449 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 65,702 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,939 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,542 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 60,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 60,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks...................

Fail 10 Dec 2013 60,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leaks...................

Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,336 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 60,174 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,668 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 59,668 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front tyres perished

Pass 30 May 2007 59,638 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 59,613 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 59,613 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2005 59,512 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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RFM 814L is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RFM 814L, 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 RFM 814L registered?

RFM 814L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 18 April 1973.

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