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RKX 550L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

247 mi
Last recorded247 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKX 550L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 247 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 72,233 miles

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))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 72,228 miles

Front kingpins have slight freeplay

Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,217 miles

Front kingpins have slight freeplay

Nearside wiper blade is split but still clearing the screen

Slight brake bind to rear nearside brake

Fail 11 May 2015 71,945 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 71,945 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 71,833 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 71,592 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,077 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 70,111 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 70,111 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,720 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 68,712 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 66,546 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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