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RWP 30L

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

25,902 mi
Last recorded25,902 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWP 30L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 25,902 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 25,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and middle section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front top suspension joint has slight movement

Offside front top and bottom suspension joints have slight movement

Rear axle/suspension rebound straps deteriorating

Pass 4 Dec 2015 25,762 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 25,742 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 25,732 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 25,466 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 25,466 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2012 20,775 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

thick underseal covering underbody

Fail 24 May 2012 20,705 miles

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

thick underseal covering underbody

Pass 24 Jun 2011 15,900 miles

corrosion o/s rear floor near fuel tank

underbody covered in thick underseal

Fail 22 Jun 2011 15,900 miles

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

corrosion o/s rear floor near fuel tank

underbody covered in thick underseal

Pass 26 May 2010 13,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floor & under body undersealed

offside rear tyre perished

passenger seats removed

Fail 26 May 2010 13,066 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floor & under body undersealed

offside rear tyre perished

passenger seats removed

Pass 29 Jun 2009 11,913 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 11,354 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 11,296 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 9,543 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 9,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front seat not fitted

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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RWP 30L is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RWP 30L, 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 RWP 30L registered?

RWP 30L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 4 January 1973.

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