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RHV 123L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

6,936 mi
Last recorded6,936 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHV 123L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 6,936 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 6,714 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 5,695 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 5,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 28 Sep 2013 4,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 3,608 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 2,718 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 2,331 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 2,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 1,259 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 64,731 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 58,642 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 57,638 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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RHV 123L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RHV 123L, 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 RHV 123L registered?

RHV 123L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 5 April 1973.

Is RHV 123L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHV 123L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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