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RLA 280L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,007 mi
Last recorded56,007 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLA 280L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,007 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 55,920 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,762 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 55,377 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 55,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RLA 280L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RLA 280L, 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 RLA 280L registered?

RLA 280L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 18 April 1973.

Is RLA 280L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLA 280L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RLA 280L have outstanding finance?

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