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RME 693L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,505 mi
Last recorded44,505 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRME 693L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 44,505 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,423 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

under body heavily undersealed making full inspection difficult

Fail 11 Jun 2010 44,423 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

under body heavily undersealed making full inspection difficult

Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,079 miles

radiator hose leaking

Fail 7 Mar 2008 44,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

radiator hose leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2006 43,577 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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RME 693L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RME 693L, 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 RME 693L?

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What year was RME 693L registered?

RME 693L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 25 June 1973.

Is RME 693L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RME 693L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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