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RGO 248L

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

17,252 mi
Last recorded17,252 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGO 248L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 17,252 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 17,233 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 115,968 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front track rod ends touching inside of wheels both sides

Fail 28 Jun 2022 115,961 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission overdrive unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front track rod ends touching inside of wheels both sides

Pass 28 Aug 2019 113,594 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 7,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 97,479 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 94,597 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 94,574 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear (near lower bulkhead) (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brakes have some imbalance

Track rod end gaiters are in slight contact with the road wheel

Pass 4 Oct 2014 94,424 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 92,257 miles

front prop shaft universal joint slight play

Pass 27 May 2011 90,625 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 90,625 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 90,617 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 90,617 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 89,776 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 88,824 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 88,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 87,112 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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RGO 248L is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue 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 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 RGO 248L, 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 RGO 248L registered?

RGO 248L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 3 July 1973.

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