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RYD 808L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,471 mi
Last recorded53,471 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYD 808L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 53,471 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 53,460 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 53,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,938 miles

Both front brakes slightly draging

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake performance slightly low

slight oil leak into the nearside rear brake drum

Pass 1 Jul 2010 52,636 miles

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

nearside rear brake performance slightly down

Pass 5 May 2009 49,373 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,922 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 48,716 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 47,674 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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RYD 808L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RYD 808L, 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 RYD 808L registered?

RYD 808L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 25 May 1973.

Is RYD 808L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYD 808L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RYD 808L have outstanding finance?

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