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RUV 606L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,565 mi
Last recorded41,565 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUV 606L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2023 41,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 41,300 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 41,008 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,532 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 40,207 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 39,982 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,791 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 39,490 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 39,165 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,552 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,100 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,674 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,306 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,207 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front floor to sill is corroded

nearside rear wheel arch is corodded

nearside sill is corroded at the front edge

offside sill is slightly corroded at rear edge

rear propshaft joint is slightly worn

Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,429 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

limited inspection to sills due to plastic covers fitted. †

slight corrosion on nearside sill and floor to sill. †

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 606L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 606L, 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 RUV 606L registered?

RUV 606L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 16 April 1973.

Is RUV 606L safe to buy?

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