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RYT 313L

1973 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,903 mi
Last recorded84,903 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYT 313L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,903 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak minor weep from radiator bottom hose ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drive belt slightly slack

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r foot and handbrake performances lower than n/s

rev counter not working

Fail 24 Apr 2017 84,885 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams headlamps stuck on main beam, will not dip (1.7.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Wheel insecure o/s and n/s rear road wheels loose on splines (4.2.A.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak minor weep from radiator bottom hose ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drive belt slightly slack

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (3.7.B.3)

o/s and n/s rear footbrake performances slightly low

rev counter not working

Pass 15 Jan 2016 84,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rebound strap slightly deteriorated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. recommend check (3.7.B.5b)

advise operation and condition of ignition switch

advise operation and condition of lighting switch,, side/headlamp

both rear brakes binding slightly,, recommend check

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (3.7.B.3)

o/s and n/s wiper rubbers slightly deteriorated,, recommend replace

o/s/f floor panel corroded,, recommend attention

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (3.7.B.3)

rev counter not working

Pass 22 Jan 2015 83,586 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise condition of nearside headlamp adjustors,, recommend attention

both wiper rubbers slightly perished

nearside rear rebound strap slightly deteriorated

offside front floor panel small hole, not within 30cm of a load bearing point at present,, recommend attention

offside handbrake performance slightly lower than nearside

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rev counter not working

Fail 22 Jan 2015 83,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both wiper rubbers slightly perished

nearside rear rebound strap slightly deteriorated

offside front floor panel small hole, not within 30cm of a load bearing point at present,, recommend attention

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rev counter not working

Pass 20 Sep 2013 83,483 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,439 miles

off side rear hub has skight play

Fail 30 Aug 2012 93,439 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side rear hub has skight play

Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,271 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 83,271 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 82,869 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 82,593 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 82,075 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 3 Jun 2008 82,074 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 May 2007 81,679 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 81,214 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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RYT 313L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 31,159 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RYT 313L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RYT 313L registered?

RYT 313L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 12 July 1973.

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