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RYO 998L

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,566 mi
Last recorded13,566 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYO 998L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 13,566 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 13,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 13,225 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 12,746 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2017 12,689 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 12,595 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 12,544 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking between treads

Pass 24 Apr 2014 12,182 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 10,897 miles

n/s centre exhaust support rubbers slighty warn

Pass 16 May 2011 10,887 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 10,784 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 10,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 10,372 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 10,369 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 10,367 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 10,342 miles

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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RYO 998L is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RYO 998L, 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.

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What year was RYO 998L registered?

RYO 998L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 5 June 1973.

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The MOT history for RYO 998L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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