MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,809 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both outer sills heavly surface corroded
Rear u/j slight worn
Slight lift in left hand king pin
Slight misting of oil around left hand rear back plate
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Both outer sills heavly surface corroded
Rear u/j slight worn
Slight lift in left hand king pin
Slight misting of oil around left hand rear back plate
N/S/R oil sael slightly leaking
Slight play in front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Small cut in O/S/R tyre outer sidewall. †Handbrake slow to release on O/S. †Slight oil leak at N/S/R hub seal area.
offside nearside front tyres close to wear limit and starting to perish
offside nearside rear tyres perishing
oil on nearside rear brake back plate
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RLJ 290M is a 1973 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1973 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 31,159 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RLJ 290M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RLJ 290M registered?
RLJ 290M is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 November 1973.
Is RLJ 290M safe to buy?
The MOT history for RLJ 290M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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