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RHV 500L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,187 mi
Last recorded31,187 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHV 500L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 31,187 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracking

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

gearbox mounting worn

Fail 22 Mar 2017 31,187 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres cracking

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

gearbox mounting worn

Pass 7 Jan 2016 30,487 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres cracked

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

gearbox mounting worn

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2016 30,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres cracked

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

gearbox mounting worn

o/s/r and n/s/r rebound straps broken

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 28,883 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,133 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,289 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 25,289 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,160 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 24,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,396 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 22,387 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,906 miles

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 20,906 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 15 May 2008 20,547 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 500L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RHV 500L, 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.

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What year was RHV 500L registered?

RHV 500L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 3 April 1973.

Is RHV 500L safe to buy?

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