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RUV 5L

1973 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,868 mi
Last recorded35,868 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUV 5L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2017 35,868 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 35,743 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 35,682 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 35,279 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 34,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,228 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 34,034 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 33,946 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,808 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OFF SIDE WIPER BLADE SILGHTLY WORN

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2007 33,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OFF SIDE WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2006 33,201 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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RUV 5L is a 1973 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RUV 5L, 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 RUV 5L?

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What year was RUV 5L registered?

RUV 5L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is RUV 5L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUV 5L shows 12 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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