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RPJ 388L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,495 mi
Last recorded54,495 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPJ 388L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 54,495 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 54,495 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 53,686 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 52,973 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 52,973 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,596 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 51,955 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,605 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 51,605 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2012 51,298 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 51,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 50,694 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle heavily undersealed.Suspension low.Rear spring saddle bump stop section missing ns & Os at rear.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,694 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle heavily undersealed.Suspension low.Rear spring saddle bump stop section missing ns & Os at rear.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,998 miles

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

slight ristriction on o/s front brake

Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,752 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 49,296 miles

o/s front lower trunion worn

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

front and rear prop joints worn

n/s front brake slight ristiction

o/s front track rod arm inner joint worn

Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,101 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 49,101 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 46,046 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 46,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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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RPJ 388L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RPJ 388L, 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.

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What year was RPJ 388L registered?

RPJ 388L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 2 July 1973.

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