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247 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside and Offside king pin has slight play
New speedometer fitted to vehicle
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and Transfer box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front kingpins have slight freeplay
Front kingpins have slight freeplay
Nearside wiper blade is split but still clearing the screen
Slight brake bind to rear nearside brake
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front trye valves are perished
both rack boots are perished
dampness around the steering rack
fuel cap seal is perished
indicator flashing are slow, but within the limits
light switch is temperamental
light switch is temperemental
nearside track rod end dust cover is perished
rear shocker bushs are perished
slight bind from nearside rear brake
slight fluctuation from nearside rear brake
slight leak from centre silencer
slight play in both front king pins
surface corrosion both front floor pans, both rear inner sills and inner arches
both front trye valves are perished
both rack boots are perished
dampness around the steering rack
fuel cap seal is perished
indicator flashing are slow, but within the limits
light switch is temperamental
light switch is temperemental
nearside track rod end dust cover is perished
rear shocker bushs are perished
slight bind from nearside rear brake
slight fluctuation from nearside rear brake
slight leak from centre silencer
slight play in both front king pins
surface corrosion both front floor pans, both rear inner sills and inner arches
both front tyre valves are perished
both rack boots are perished
both rear lower shocker bushs are slightly deteriorated
light switch is temperamental
nearside track rod end dust cover is perished
offside wiper smears slightly
slight bind from nearside rear brake
surface corrosion both front floor pans
both rack boots are perished
light switch is temperamental
rear shocker bushs are perished
slight bind from nearside rear brake
slight leak from centre silencer
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corroision both front inner archs and inner sills/chassis
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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RKX 550L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 RKX 550L, 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 RKX 550L registered?
RKX 550L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 19 February 1973.
Is RKX 550L safe to buy?
The MOT history for RKX 550L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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