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RGT 5L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,803 mi
Last recorded54,803 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGT 5L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 54,803 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 54,775 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 54,733 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush osf anti roll bar D bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf just before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing nsf lower brearing / bush play on shaker plates (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2016 54,728 miles

Braking system leaking osr brake flexi pipe from chassis to rear axle (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush osf anti roll bar D bush (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion osr battery tray slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf just before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing nsf lower brearing / bush play on shaker plates (2.5.B.1a)

NO BRAKE TYEST CARRIED OUT DUE TO BRAKING SYSTEM LEAKING

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,513 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,354 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 54,271 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,144 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,601 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 62,935 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,274 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brakes slite binding

Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 52,203 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 52,189 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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RGT 5L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RGT 5L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RGT 5L registered?

RGT 5L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is RGT 5L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGT 5L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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