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RHO 976M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,941 mi
Last recorded41,941 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHO 976M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2017 41,941 miles

slight play in both rear wheel splines

Pass 19 Mar 2016 41,935 miles

both rear wheel hub splines slightly worn

Pass 21 Mar 2015 41,929 miles

osr brake performance slighty weaker than nsr

Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,900 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,897 miles

rear exhaust mounting weak

slight play in front kingpins

slight play in upper steering colunm bush

Pass 17 Mar 2012 41,893 miles

nearside rear brake weaker than offside rear

rear exhaust mountings weak

slight play in kingpins both sides

slight play in top steering colunm bush

Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,973 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,824 miles

nearside rear brake weaker than offside

slight play in offside suspension truion

Pass 14 Mar 2009 41,683 miles

all wheel splines worn have slight play in all of them

battery trays coroding & inner sills

exhaust rear mounts worn

main beam switch faulty

wipers poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf brake pads in wrong way round!

osr brake binding slighty

slight play in nsf & osf hub splines

slight play osf suspension joints

Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,515 miles

Oil leak

nearside front brake pads fitted into calliper wrong way round

Pass 29 Mar 2006 41,425 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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RHO 976M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RHO 976M, 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 RHO 976M registered?

RHO 976M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 5 October 1973.

Is RHO 976M safe to buy?

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