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RUF 988M

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

8,672 mi
Last recorded8,672 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUF 988M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 8,672 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 8,015 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 7,169 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 5,223 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 3,769 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 3,059 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 1,662 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 1,656 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 644 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 99,387 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 98,513 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 96,631 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 93,070 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 90,998 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 89,088 miles

few oil leaks

Pass 22 Jan 2009 83,608 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 80,210 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 76,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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RUF 988M is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RUF 988M, 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 RUF 988M registered?

RUF 988M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 18 October 1973.

Is RUF 988M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUF 988M shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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