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RHS 707M

1973 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,361 mi
Last recorded24,361 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHS 707M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 24,361 miles

Brake pedal rubber is deteriorating

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Slight wear in both steering king pins

Fail 4 Nov 2010 24,359 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal rubber is deteriorating

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Slight wear in both steering king pins

Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,331 miles

both f tyres perihsing on sidewalls

Fail 18 Jun 2009 24,321 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both f tyres perihsing on sidewalls

Fail 27 Jun 2008 23,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front and offside rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls and in tread area

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Minor play in front steering trunions both sides upper and lower

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,750 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls and in tread area

Minor play in front steering trunions both sides upper and lower

Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,172 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

offside front wheel slightly binding

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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RHS 707M is a 1973 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RHS 707M, 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 RHS 707M registered?

RHS 707M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 17 September 1973.

Is RHS 707M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHS 707M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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