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RPB 462L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,345 mi
Last recorded61,345 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPB 462L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 61,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 60,463 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 60,457 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary push in type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 60,005 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement one bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement one bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 59,018 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement one bush split at each wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 58,717 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 58,031 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 58,031 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 57,559 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 57,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 56,985 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 56,378 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 55,831 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 55,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,477 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,165 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 54,168 miles

Corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,804 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,832 miles

both wiper blades perished

fanbelt very loose

left hand track rod end gaiter split

signs of fuel on front carb

Pass 20 Sep 2010 52,357 miles

fuel smell under bonnet, no leak found at time of test

Fail 18 Sep 2010 52,337 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

fuel smell under bonnet, no leak found at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2009 52,052 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,014 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 51,338 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 51,186 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 51,178 miles

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

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

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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RPB 462L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RPB 462L, 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 RPB 462L registered?

RPB 462L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 8 May 1973.

Is RPB 462L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPB 462L shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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