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RPF 618L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,145 mi
Last recorded40,145 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPF 618L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 40,145 miles

exhaust box damaged

Fail 2 May 2018 40,142 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

exhaust box damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,159 miles

Both front upper suspension bushes perishing

Brake pedal rubber splitting

centre exhaust box damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2017 31,955 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Both front upper suspension bushes perishing

Brake pedal rubber splitting

centre exhaust box damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2016 30,082 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Front suspension bushes starting to perish

Slight damage to exhaust centre silencer and clamp

Fail 21 Apr 2016 38,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres starting to perish

Front suspension bushes starting to perish

Slight damage to exhaust centre silencer and clamp

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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RPF 618L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RPF 618L, 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 RPF 618L registered?

RPF 618L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 22 May 1973.

Is RPF 618L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPF 618L shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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