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RGJ 201L

1973 MG B

Beige Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,947 mi
Last recorded19,947 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGJ 201L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 19,947 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 19,947 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 19,456 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 19,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure & nearside (5.2.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 19,104 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 19,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 17,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 16,748 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,087 miles

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

Nearside front underside of vehicle coated in oil

Nearside rear inner hub assembly coated in oil

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 10,562 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 10,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 7,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 7,444 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 3,858 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 1,917 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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RGJ 201L is a 1973 MG B in Beige with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RGJ 201L, 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 RGJ 201L registered?

RGJ 201L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 23 February 1973.

Is RGJ 201L safe to buy?

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