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RNU 74M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,417 mi
Last recorded43,417 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNU 74M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 43,417 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 43,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

vehicle under body has a thick layer of protective sealer, difficult to inspect body condition

Fail 16 Aug 2016 43,357 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure resting on leaf spring (1.9.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 43,334 miles

Oil leak

heavily undersealed under vehicle

Pass 23 May 2012 43,290 miles

Oil leak

all suspension componants covered in grease

corrosion through out

hand brake travel high

Fail 10 May 2012 43,277 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

all suspension componants covered in grease

corrosion through out

Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,130 miles

under side of vehicle thickly coated in under seal

wear/freeplay in steering system

Fail 19 Sep 2011 43,129 miles

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

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under side of vehicle thickly coated in under seal

wear/freeplay in steering system

Pass 19 Aug 2005 43,128 miles

general under body surface corrosion

general wear in steering †

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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RNU 74M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RNU 74M, 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 RNU 74M registered?

RNU 74M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1973.

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