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RYU 6L

1973 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,183 mi
Last recorded95,183 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYU 6L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 95,183 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front perishing (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear perishing (4.1.E.1)

under body sills corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 94,700 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 94,189 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 93,649 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 93,022 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 93,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 92,182 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 91,077 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 89,900 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 88,659 miles

floor corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2008 86,942 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 85,255 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 83,865 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 6L is a 1973 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 6L, 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 6L registered?

RYU 6L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 4 June 1973.

Is RYU 6L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYU 6L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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