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RPC 608L

1971 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,273 mi
Last recorded61,273 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPC 608L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 61,273 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 61,144 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 51,006 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,746 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 60,350 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 60,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 60,239 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

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 608L is a 1971 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 608L, 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 55 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 608L registered?

RPC 608L is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RPC 608L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPC 608L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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