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RGY 222L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

26,073 mi
Last recorded26,073 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGY 222L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 26,073 miles

N/s and O/s centre floor to sill/castle section jacking point corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer sill/wing corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wing/arch taped up

Offside Inner sill poor condition

Offside Rear Outer lower wing/sill corrosion

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 26,073 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch/wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

N/s and O/s centre floor to sill/castle section jacking point corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer sill/wing corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill poor condition

Offside Rear Outer lower wing/sill corrosion

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 24,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 24,869 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 19,893 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 19,889 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 16,646 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 13,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 10,772 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 6,981 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 2,910 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 2,910 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 98,752 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 98,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 95,586 miles

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

both rear wheel arches/body corroded

nearside doorstep corroded

offside front floor holed/corroded

offside rear road wheel corroded

outer sill covers fitted, unable to asses corrosion to sills

Fail 4 Sep 2012 95,586 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

both rear wheel arches/body corroded

nearside doorstep corroded

offside front floor holed/corroded

offside rear road wheel corroded

outer sill covers fitted, unable to asses corrosion to sills

Pass 8 Sep 2011 90,766 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 85,769 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 81,145 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 77,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

outer sill covers fitted, un-able to fully asses condition/corrosion

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

vehicle is heavily undersealed including brake pipes, unable to fully asses condition/corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2008 76,998 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

outer sill covers fitted, un-able to fully asses condition/corrosion

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

vehicle is heavily undersealed including brake pipes, unable to fully asses condition/corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2007 72,553 miles

clutch pedal anti slip wearing.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 67,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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RGY 222L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RGY 222L, 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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RGY 222L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 23 March 1973.

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