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RHS 470M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,582 mi
Last recorded75,582 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHS 470M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 75,582 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2017 75,555 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2016 73,154 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,604 miles

Offside Front stub pin slight lift

Fail 16 Sep 2015 70,604 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front stub pin slight lift

Pass 24 Jun 2014 70,220 miles

o/s/f slight lift on lower fulcrum

Pass 25 Jun 2013 69,122 miles

front stub pin slight lift

n/s/r tyre surface cracks

Fail 24 Jun 2013 69,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front stub pin slight lift

n/s/r tyre surface cracks

Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,870 miles

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

n/s/r tyre surface cracks

slight lift o/s/f stub pin

Fail 3 Jul 2012 67,868 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre surface cracks

slight lift o/s/f stub pin

Pass 2 May 2011 66,610 miles

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 66,610 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 65,638 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 65,087 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 65,087 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 64,870 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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RHS 470M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 470M, 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 470M registered?

RHS 470M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 21 August 1973.

Is RHS 470M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHS 470M shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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