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RML 893L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,782 mi
Last recorded46,782 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRML 893L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 46,782 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 46,140 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 43,873 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 43,868 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2022 42,694 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 42,412 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 42,350 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2020 42,026 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 41,714 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 41,666 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 41,617 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,284 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,700 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,293 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,004 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,363 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 33,986 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,384 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,343 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 26,880 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,221 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 23,213 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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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RML 893L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RML 893L, 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 RML 893L registered?

RML 893L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 13 July 1973.

Is RML 893L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RML 893L shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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