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RPJ 584L

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,929 mi
Last recorded60,929 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPJ 584L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 60,929 miles

All tyre valves slightly perished.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight blow from exhaust rear silencer.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 60,460 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front brake showing signs of overheating.

Slight blow from rear exhaust silencer.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 60,200 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs sagging.

Slight blow from exhaust rear silencer.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,668 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 59,668 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 May 2013 59,004 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 58,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 58,447 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,852 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 57,601 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 56,847 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 56,846 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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RPJ 584L is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RPJ 584L, 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 RPJ 584L registered?

RPJ 584L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is RPJ 584L safe to buy?

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