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ROU 280M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

25,299 mi
Last recorded25,299 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROU 280M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 25,299 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 25,299 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 24,868 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2017 24,868 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,765 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 24,279 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery not holding charge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 23,253 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,438 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 18,062 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 18,056 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 17,939 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 17,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,742 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 17,742 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,558 miles

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

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

advise general underside areas of repair undersealed and seamed sealed appeared in good struchure

Pass 12 Jul 2006 17,153 miles

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

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

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

advise various areas repaired and undersealed unable to detain aspect of repair

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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ROU 280M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ROU 280M, 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

How do I check the history of ROU 280M?

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What year was ROU 280M registered?

ROU 280M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 8 November 1973.

Is ROU 280M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROU 280M shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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