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RML 935L

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

36,627 mi
Last recorded36,627 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRML 935L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 36,627 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 35,943 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 35,050 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 34,845 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 34,845 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 34,749 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 34,688 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 34,688 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlamps showing signs of deterioration resulting in slightly blurred beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing lower mounting area corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 34,679 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 34,645 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

headlamp beam patterns poor

Fail 21 Jul 2017 34,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 2 Aug 2016 34,611 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 34,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 34,594 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

O/S/F tyre has slight cracking to sidewalls

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 34,594 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

O/S/F tyre has slight cracking to sidewalls

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 34,505 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 34,505 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 34,429 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 34,429 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,317 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 34,317 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,903 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers seat worn

Fail 31 May 2011 33,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 33,156 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 33,156 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,083 miles

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

chassis as signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,860 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

welding repairs throughout vehicle

Fail 19 Sep 2008 32,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

welding repairs throughout vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2007 32,479 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 52,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 935L is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 RML 935L, 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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RML 935L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 19 July 1973.

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