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RXG 373M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,686 mi
Last recorded93,686 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXG 373M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 93,686 miles

Offside inner rack end has slight play.

Pass 10 May 2016 93,202 miles

Slight knock/play O/S inner rack end

Pass 11 May 2015 92,615 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 92,163 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 91,746 miles

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

Slight play offside inner rack ball joint.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 91,448 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 91,448 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 90,537 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Apr 2010 89,093 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 89,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 88,370 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 87,744 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 87,740 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 87,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 87,203 miles

Front Lower Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s wiper blade poor

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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RXG 373M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RXG 373M, 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 RXG 373M registered?

RXG 373M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 10 October 1973.

Is RXG 373M safe to buy?

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