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RLJ 290M

1973 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,809 mi
Last recorded15,809 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLJ 290M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 15,809 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 15,809 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,237 miles

N/S/R oil sael slightly leaking

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Oct 2007 13,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 13,004 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 10,996 miles

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)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 10,986 miles

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.

Pass 25 Oct 2005 10,796 miles

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.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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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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