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RTE 811M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,767 mi
Last recorded95,767 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTE 811M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 95,767 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 95,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 95,767 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 95,767 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 95,767 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 95,767 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 95,767 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres and near side front deteriorating on walls

Pass 5 Apr 2006 95,461 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 95,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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RTE 811M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RTE 811M, 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 RTE 811M registered?

RTE 811M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 14 November 1973.

Is RTE 811M safe to buy?

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