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RTA 419M

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,282 mi
Last recorded47,282 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTA 419M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,282 miles

Oil leak

gearbox and differential housing have oil leaks

Fail 11 Mar 2014 46,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

differential has excessive play and roughness when rotated

seat belt clasp missing offside rear

Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,644 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front suspension coil springs corroded

both rear suspension leaf springs corroded

has engine oil leaks

has gearbox oil leaks

Fail 20 Mar 2013 44,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front suspension coil springs corroded

both rear suspension leaf springs corroded

has engine oil leaks

has gearbox oil leaks

Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,017 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2012 33,551 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,651 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,342 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 30,342 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 27,558 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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RTA 419M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RTA 419M, 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 RTA 419M registered?

RTA 419M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 15 August 1973.

Is RTA 419M safe to buy?

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