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RXF 983L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,554 mi
Last recorded45,554 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXF 983L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 45,554 miles

nearside seatbelt stalk plastic shroud broken.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 45,554 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken. (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

nearside seatbelt stalk plastic shroud broken.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 44,026 miles

axle check straps perishing.

rear exhaust mounting bracket partially broken.

Fail 4 Aug 2015 44,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

axle check straps perishing.

rear exhaust mounting bracket partially broken.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 42,776 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 42,776 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 41,405 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 41,405 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,495 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,465 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,753 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,732 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 34,278 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 34,278 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

advise n/s/r axle rebound strap spliting †corrosion in rear fuel pipe †free play in rack

corrosion in n/s/floor pan

free play in rack

Pass 22 Jun 2005 33,323 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 33,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both nearside /offside front lower arm bushes perished

front number plate damaged

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear axel rubber straps perished

slight play in rack

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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RXF 983L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RXF 983L, 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 RXF 983L registered?

RXF 983L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 19 February 1973.

Is RXF 983L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RXF 983L shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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