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RPK 288L

1973 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,153 mi
Last recorded58,153 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPK 288L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 58,153 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 57,696 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 57,413 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily wax oiled

Fail 28 Jun 2018 57,412 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily wax oiled

Pass 6 Jul 2017 57,205 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush perished rubber (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush perished rubber (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 57,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush perished rubber (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint trunion (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush perished rubber (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 56,731 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner small hole in castle rail

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 56,731 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner small hole in castle rail

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 54,941 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 54,938 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,775 miles

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

ns and os sill covers fitted

nsf inner wheel arch area showing corrosion

nsr and osr lower shock absorber bushes showing wear

osf inner wheel arch area showing corrosion

rear no plate showing water marks

slight dampness showing on osf shock absorber

Fail 28 Oct 2013 54,775 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

ns and os sill covers fitted

nsf inner wheel arch area showing corrosion

nsr and osr lower shock absorber bushes showing wear

osf inner wheel arch area showing corrosion

rear no plate showing water marks

slight dampness showing on osf shock absorber

Pass 14 Jun 2012 52,122 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 52,119 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 50,190 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 47,229 miles

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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RPK 288L is a 1973 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RPK 288L, 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.

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What year was RPK 288L registered?

RPK 288L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 13 June 1973.

Is RPK 288L safe to buy?

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