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RUG 525M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

11,962 mi
Last recorded11,962 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUG 525M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 11,962 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 10,866 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 9,885 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 9,743 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside effort is lower than the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 8,702 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 8,311 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 7,477 miles

Offside Rear moisture around anti roll bar fluid damper

moisture power steering rack areas

oil leak engine areas

under body general corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2018 6,604 miles

nearside rear inner wheel arch area's are corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2017 4,827 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 2,907 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 1,322 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 851 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 446 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 99,975 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 99,975 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 99,296 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 99,261 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 98,162 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 96,711 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2008 35,362 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 94,032 miles

slight play o/s/f/ wheel bearing

Pass 29 Apr 2006 92,698 miles

Near side front tyre has a bump on outer side wall .

PLay in steering rack .

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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RUG 525M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RUG 525M, 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

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What year was RUG 525M registered?

RUG 525M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 20 September 1973.

Is RUG 525M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUG 525M shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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