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RML 7L

1973 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,109 mi
Last recorded79,109 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRML 7L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 79,109 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 79,101 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 78,968 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 78,809 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 78,753 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 78,583 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,454 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 78,454 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 78,344 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 78,175 miles

Offside Front kingpin slight play

Fail 8 Oct 2018 78,164 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front kingpin slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2017 77,956 miles

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

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

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

washer pump weak

Pass 14 Oct 2016 77,524 miles

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 76,809 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 76,242 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 76,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,882 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 75,471 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 75,125 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,875 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 74,615 miles

petrol staining on tank

Pass 10 Oct 2008 73,675 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 72,021 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 71,307 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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RML 7L is a 1973 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RML 7L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RML 7L registered?

RML 7L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 6 July 1973.

Is RML 7L safe to buy?

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