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RLL 175L

1973 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,321 mi
Last recorded42,321 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLL 175L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 42,321 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Pass 17 Sep 2020 42,205 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Pass 12 Jul 2018 41,718 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Pass 4 Aug 2017 41,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 1 Aug 2017 41,260 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,225 miles

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 3 Jun 2014 41,137 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,126 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,099 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,096 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,080 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 41,703 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,703 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 40,997 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 40,949 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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RLL 175L is a 1973 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RLL 175L, 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 RLL 175L registered?

RLL 175L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 18 May 1973.

Is RLL 175L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLL 175L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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