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RJJ 984L

1973 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,407 mi
Last recorded78,407 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJJ 984L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 78,407 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 78,403 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front floor corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 77,976 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

N/s/f floor corroded

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 77,976 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

O/s/f floor corroded

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,736 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front suspension rubber bushes deteriorated n/s and o/s upper ling pin trunnion mounts

general light corrosion on underside of vehicle

steering operation very stiff

Fail 12 Oct 2011 77,735 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front suspension rubber bushes deteriorated n/s and o/s upper ling pin trunnion mounts

general light corrosion on underside of vehicle

steering operation very stiff

Pass 15 Jul 2009 77,702 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 77,699 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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RJJ 984L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 31,159 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJJ 984L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJJ 984L registered?

RJJ 984L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is RJJ 984L safe to buy?

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