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RYX 400L

1973 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,855 mi
Last recorded81,855 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYX 400L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2017 81,855 miles

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top Box (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust bracket broken but still secure

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,561 miles

Nearside Front end of floor rusted

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 80,550 miles

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

Nearside Front end of floor rusted

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside jacking point and box section by chassis rusted throgh

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 79,164 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 79,153 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 77,466 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

osf floor rusting

Pass 13 Nov 2013 75,575 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

small hole in osf floor and floor starting to crack wil need repair soon

Fail 12 Nov 2013 75,564 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

small hole in osf floor and floor starting to crack wil need repair soon

Pass 20 Nov 2012 74,010 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsr outer sill starting to rust

small hole in osf floor

Pass 8 Nov 2011 72,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight rust on nsr floor

Pass 5 Nov 2010 70,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf floor rusting

Fail 2 Nov 2010 70,782 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf floor and front inner sill rusted badly

osf floor rusting

Pass 9 Nov 2009 68,853 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel pipes on pump old and perishing badly

Fail 5 Nov 2009 68,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel pipes on pump old and perishing badly

Pass 21 Nov 2008 57,303 miles

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

front & rear suspension springs ruaty.

n/s/f seat belt req's soon req's attention.

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

Pass 14 Nov 2007 65,338 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion in o/s/r inner wing wheel arch area req's attention.

n/s & o/s/f door mirrors loose.

oil leaks around engine & gear box areas.

rear brakes out of balance req's attention.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 62,837 miles

oil lesks around back/bottom of engine & gear box areas. †front suspension spring rusty. †bad corrosion in o/s/f floor & outer inner sills areas req's attention. †general corrosion under vehicle. †o/s/r shock slightly leaking. †o/s/f door mirror loos

Pass 23 Nov 2005 59,983 miles

o/s/f shock absorber damp.corrosion hole in o/s/f floor area.rear brakes slightly grabbing & out of balance.

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2005 59,848 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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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RYX 400L is a 1973 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RYX 400L, 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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RYX 400L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 3 July 1973.

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