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RMC 125L

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,944 mi
Last recorded81,944 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMC 125L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 81,944 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 80,624 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,520 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 75,016 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,392 miles

Off side body sill corroded

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Rear exhaust rubber mounts broken

Fail 2 Apr 2013 70,392 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Off side body sill corroded

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Rear exhaust rubber mounts broken

Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,000 miles

advised corrosion osr nsr outer sills

advised nsf brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2011 61,596 miles

All tyres perished in side walls and in tread

Front to rear brake pipe rubbed on clips and covered in wax oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 61,596 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All tyres perished in side walls and in tread

Front to rear brake pipe rubbed on clips and covered in wax oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 56,883 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 51,298 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 51,285 miles

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 51,268 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 51,022 miles

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

corrosion present in n/s & o/s outer sill/lower front wing panels

handbrake requires attention

heavy corrosion present in n/s front chassis at front end

o/s & n/s front bump stop rubbers missing

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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RMC 125L is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RMC 125L, 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 RMC 125L registered?

RMC 125L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 20 June 1973.

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