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RUU 585L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,258 mi
Last recorded78,258 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUU 585L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2024 78,258 miles

Overall vehicle underside surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2014 78,022 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,912 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 77,835 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 77,815 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 77,794 miles

off side front wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 1 Feb 2008 77,587 miles

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

Evidence of wear in rear propshaft joint.

Possible bearing noise on offside front?

Pass 4 Dec 2006 76,833 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 74,427 miles

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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RUU 585L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RUU 585L, 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

How do I check the history of RUU 585L?

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What year was RUU 585L registered?

RUU 585L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 22 February 1973.

Is RUU 585L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUU 585L shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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