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RPF 255L

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,228 mi
Last recorded26,228 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPF 255L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 26,228 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 25,811 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 25,098 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 24,489 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 23,910 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 23,392 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 22,517 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 22,489 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 21,368 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 19,876 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 18,262 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 18,262 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2015 16,434 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 14,642 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 13,742 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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RPF 255L is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RPF 255L, 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 RPF 255L registered?

RPF 255L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is RPF 255L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPF 255L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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