MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
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)
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)
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)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
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.
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight ristriction on o/s front brake
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RPJ 388L safe to buy?
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