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RKX 827L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,392 mi
Last recorded30,392 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKX 827L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 30,392 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,761 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,310 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,195 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 28,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,967 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 26,966 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Coolant leak

Offside rear shock absorber linkage nut loose

Pass 28 Jun 2008 25,838 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 23,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 8 Jul 2006 20,758 miles

as original

Fail 7 Jul 2006 20,719 miles

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 827L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 827L, 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

How do I check the history of RKX 827L?

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What year was RKX 827L registered?

RKX 827L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 21 February 1973.

Is RKX 827L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKX 827L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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