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RRO 264M

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

14,872 mi
Last recorded14,872 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRO 264M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 14,872 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 14,871 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 14,828 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 14,816 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 14,773 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 14,667 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 14,528 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 14,324 miles

Coolant leak heater pipe leak in engine bay ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 14 Jul 2015 13,880 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 13,565 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 13,564 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 13,116 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 12,860 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 12,327 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 11,705 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 11,623 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 9,986 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 8,748 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 8,748 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 6,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s number plate light inoperative

rear springs coroding/weakening

Pass 28 Jul 2006 1,441 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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RRO 264M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RRO 264M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RRO 264M?

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What year was RRO 264M registered?

RRO 264M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is RRO 264M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRO 264M shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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