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RNW 378M

1973 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

3,446 mi
Last recorded3,446 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNW 378M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 3,446 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 2,886 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 2,398 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 23,602 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 1,522 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 1,271 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 1,232 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 735 miles

Considerable parking brake travel but has reserve.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 283 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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RNW 378M is a 1973 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RNW 378M, 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 RNW 378M registered?

RNW 378M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 9 August 1973.

Is RNW 378M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNW 378M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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