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RYU 500L

1973 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,008 mi
Last recorded65,008 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYU 500L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,008 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,778 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 62,598 miles

Beam deflectors fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leaks

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 61,381 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

slight lift in o/s/f kingpin

Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,227 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,531 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2012 58,531 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 57,185 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight lift in n/s/f lower trunnion

Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,915 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2009 53,147 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,485 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 46,966 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 46,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 43,120 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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RYU 500L is a 1973 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RYU 500L, 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

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What year was RYU 500L registered?

RYU 500L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 27 June 1973.

Is RYU 500L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYU 500L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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