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RYV 985L

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,842 mi
Last recorded40,842 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYV 985L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 40,842 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 40,693 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 39,602 miles

rear silencer holed and blowng

Pass 1 Sep 2014 38,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 38,720 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

both front lower axle swivel joints have slight play

condition of front offside floor to sill

offside rear brake noisy

Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

condition of outer sill to floor nearside rear

condition of outer sill to floor offside

offside rear brakes noisy

Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,495 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 38,495 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 38,162 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

near side rear tyre showing signs of deterioration and perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2010 38,162 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

near side rear tyre showing signs of deterioration and perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2009 37,618 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,015 miles

offside and nearside front bottom trunyons sligth play

offside front tyre perished & cracking

offside rear tyre perished & cracking

rear proshaft u.j has sligth play

Fail 27 Jun 2008 37,000 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front bottom trunyons sligth play

offside front tyre perished & cracking

offside rear tyre perished & cracking

rear proshaft u.j has sligth play

Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 36,151 miles

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

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

Underseal throughout underbody

Fail 7 Jun 2006 36,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Underseal throughout underbody

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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RYV 985L is a 1973 MG B GT in White 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 B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RYV 985L, 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 RYV 985L registered?

RYV 985L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 13 June 1973.

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