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RLE 417L

1973 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,791 mi
Last recorded45,791 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLE 417L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 45,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,201 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 44,767 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 44,280 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 44,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 43,497 miles

front brake pads low.

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,771 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 42,771 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,097 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,479 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 40,774 miles

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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RLE 417L is a 1973 MG B in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RLE 417L, 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 RLE 417L registered?

RLE 417L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 7 May 1973.

Is RLE 417L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLE 417L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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