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RGF 436L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,390 mi
Last recorded69,390 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGF 436L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 69,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 69,370 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 68,995 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 68,425 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 68,375 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 68,310 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 68,294 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 68,119 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 67,296 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 67,136 miles

advise clutch slave cylinder leaking

advise many corrosion repairs to chassis

advise o/s/r spring leaf broken

advise slight weep from fuel pump

advise suspension front and rear corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2011 67,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

excessive corrosion to drivers side front sill not within 30 cm of any mounting

Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,234 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 63,068 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 56,003 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 55,811 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 50,763 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 506,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 44,396 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 44,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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RGF 436L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RGF 436L, 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.

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What year was RGF 436L registered?

RGF 436L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 20 March 1973.

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