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RPC 459L

1973 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

2,163 mi
Last recorded2,163 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPC 459L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 2,163 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 1,259 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 392 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 390 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 98,949 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 97,861 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 96,802 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 96,457 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 95,481 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 94,552 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,631 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 91,153 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 90,351 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 88,355 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 86,879 miles

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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RPC 459L is a 1973 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RPC 459L, 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 RPC 459L registered?

RPC 459L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 4 May 1973.

Is RPC 459L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPC 459L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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