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RUK 514L

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

12,488 mi
Last recorded12,488 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUK 514L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 12,488 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 12,052 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 11,445 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 10,741 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 10,741 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 8,207 miles

offside and nearside front coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2020 8,206 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 6,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 6,180 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff has slight leak

Rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Underbody covered with underseal

Pass 21 Jun 2018 3,860 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 3,860 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 360 miles

front and rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 23 Jun 2016 96,379 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 96,379 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 93,170 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 89,520 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 89,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 85,735 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 81,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 81,431 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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RUK 514L is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RUK 514L, 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 RUK 514L registered?

RUK 514L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 26 January 1973.

Is RUK 514L safe to buy?

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