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RUR 958M

1973 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,700 mi
Last recorded63,700 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUR 958M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 63,700 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 62,581 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 61,558 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 60,685 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 60,374 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,050 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 59,586 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 59,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 59,099 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 58,624 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 58,197 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 58,013 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 58,013 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 12 May 2014 57,668 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 57,668 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 57,211 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 57,210 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 66,696 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 66,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 56,309 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 56,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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RUR 958M is a 1973 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RUR 958M, 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

How do I check the history of RUR 958M?

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What year was RUR 958M registered?

RUR 958M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 24 August 1973.

Is RUR 958M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUR 958M shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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