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RJR 944M

1973 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,202 mi
Last recorded85,202 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJR 944M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 85,202 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 84,949 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 84,617 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 84,227 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 83,954 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 83,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 83,168 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jun 2019 82,754 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both kingpins have slight movement

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2018 82,339 miles

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle strap corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Jun 2017 82,048 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 81,561 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 81,470 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,042 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,798 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 79,947 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 79,019 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 78,349 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2008 78,043 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2007 77,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 77,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 77,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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RJR 944M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJR 944M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJR 944M registered?

RJR 944M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 3 October 1973.

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