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RLJ 420M

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,230 mi
Last recorded75,230 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLJ 420M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 75,230 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 75,056 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 66,876 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 66,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 61,329 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2006 61,329 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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RLJ 420M is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RLJ 420M, 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 RLJ 420M registered?

RLJ 420M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 22 August 1973.

Is RLJ 420M safe to buy?

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