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RYE 301L

1973 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,152 mi
Last recorded75,152 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYE 301L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,152 miles

off side front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2014 75,144 miles

off side front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,085 miles

off side front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2012 73,967 miles

suspension bushes cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2011 73,023 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 71,433 miles

brake lights a little dull

Pass 21 Aug 2009 70,425 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 68,636 miles

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

noise from o/s steering rack

o/s/r brake back plate damp

Pass 24 Aug 2007 67,502 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 66,074 miles

front brake pads low

slight play in the the king pin near side front

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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RYE 301L is a 1973 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RYE 301L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RYE 301L?

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What year was RYE 301L registered?

RYE 301L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 21 March 1973.

Is RYE 301L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYE 301L shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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