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RGP 809L

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,909 mi
Last recorded3,909 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGP 809L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 3,909 miles

nearside kingpin slight lift

Pass 15 Sep 2017 3,655 miles

n/s/r axle oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2016 3,518 miles

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2015 1,350 miles

N/s rear brake back plate has signs of oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2015 1,350 miles

N/s rear brake back plate has signs of oil leak

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 1,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 1,980 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 99,699 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 99,671 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 94,379 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 92,045 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 89,202 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 87,508 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 87,508 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 87,061 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroding and covered in underseal. Advise further inspection.

Nearside rear lower wing to sill panel corroding.

Offside rear hand brake linkage slow to return.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower swivel pin.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 85,860 miles

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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RGP 809L is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RGP 809L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RGP 809L registered?

RGP 809L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is RGP 809L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGP 809L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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