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RYL 830L

1973 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,203 mi
Last recorded51,203 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYL 830L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 51,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 51,198 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,774 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 49,798 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,763 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,428 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all under body susspension componets corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2011 48,428 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all under body susspension componets corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2008 48,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

the corrosion in this vehicle has reached danger levels structural integrity is compromised.

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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RYL 830L is a 1973 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RYL 830L, 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

How do I check the history of RYL 830L?

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What year was RYL 830L registered?

RYL 830L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 11 April 1973.

Is RYL 830L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYL 830L shows 8 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.

Does RYL 830L have outstanding finance?

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