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RMA 766L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,831 mi
Last recorded36,831 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMA 766L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 36,831 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 36,801 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 36,503 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,488 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 36,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 36,464 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 36,405 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 36,404 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 36,165 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,146 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 36,144 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,121 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,089 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,850 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 35,517 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,845 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 34,380 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 33,323 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 33,317 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 766L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RMA 766L, 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 RMA 766L registered?

RMA 766L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is RMA 766L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMA 766L shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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