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RUC 194L

1973 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

45,551 mi
Last recorded45,551 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUC 194L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 45,551 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 45,396 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 45,216 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated High tension lead (Slave cylinder area) (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch corner pillar slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle rubber pad worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle rubber tethers perished

Pass 19 Apr 2023 44,104 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play engine bay (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen delaminating (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 44,027 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play engine bay (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 43,895 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front & rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front & rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 43,895 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front & rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front & rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 43,696 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 43,433 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 43,026 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 42,713 miles

Offside Front Lower inner arch corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 42,615 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 42,082 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,998 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight suspension movement knock from front on lock to lock

Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 41,376 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,130 miles

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

Near side rear inner sill corroded

Off side rear outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2009 38,513 miles

Coolant leak

Corrosion on off side rear outer sill

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,634 miles

Corrosion on off side outer sill

Oil cooler oil leak

Rear no plate starting to peel

Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 33,292 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 31,762 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 31,762 miles

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

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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RUC 194L is a 1973 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RUC 194L, 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 RUC 194L registered?

RUC 194L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 14 February 1973.

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The MOT history for RUC 194L shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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