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RMA 237L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,165 mi
Last recorded65,165 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMA 237L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,165 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 64,638 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,820 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,628 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 61,899 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 61,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,827 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,748 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,651 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 61,483 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,357 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 61,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 61,235 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 51,074 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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RMA 237L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RMA 237L, 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

How do I check the history of RMA 237L?

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What year was RMA 237L registered?

RMA 237L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 3 May 1973.

Is RMA 237L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMA 237L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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