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RLR 260L

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

11,798 mi
Last recorded11,798 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLR 260L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 11,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 8,916 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 2,245 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 98,405 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 93,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 85,392 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 79,002 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 72,426 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 72,421 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 67,602 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 67,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 62,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2012 59,431 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,515 miles

o/s indicators flashing slightly slowly than n/s

Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,378 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,189 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 38,822 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 38,791 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,782 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,787 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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RLR 260L is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RLR 260L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RLR 260L registered?

RLR 260L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 14 June 1973.

Is RLR 260L safe to buy?

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