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RHS 272M

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

25,740 mi
Last recorded25,740 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHS 272M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 25,740 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 25,090 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 25,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 24,266 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 23,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 23,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres slightly perrished

Fail 30 Sep 2014 23,166 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all tyres slightly perrished

Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,671 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 21,983 miles

mainbeam warning lamp not working

Fail 1 Aug 2012 21,972 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

mainbeam warning lamp not working

Pass 15 Aug 2011 21,096 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,241 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 19,136 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 19,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 18,112 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 17,206 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 16,003 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 16,001 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RHS 272M is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RHS 272M, 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 RHS 272M registered?

RHS 272M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 16 August 1973.

Is RHS 272M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHS 272M shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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