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RPJ 800L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,436 mi
Last recorded56,436 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPJ 800L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 56,436 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 56,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 56,432 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned odd head lamps used (4.1.4 (a))

Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 56,167 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 56,027 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 55,930 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 55,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 55,869 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 55,348 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 53,859 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 53,848 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

some corrosion to rear inner sill sections

some slight ply in king pin thrust washers

Pass 8 May 2008 52,402 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 50,723 miles

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 800L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 800L, 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 800L registered?

RPJ 800L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is RPJ 800L safe to buy?

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