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RYX 414L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

7,302 mi
Last recorded7,302 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYX 414L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 7,302 miles

some oil around sump.

Fail 8 Aug 2016 7,302 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

some oil around sump.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 7,113 miles

Front slight bining on brakes.

Fail 4 Aug 2015 7,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front slight bining on brakes.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 6,737 miles

battery lose.but not insecure.

some oil around sump.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 6,248 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 5,864 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 5,426 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nearside and offside front king pins

Pass 12 Jul 2010 5,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 4,922 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 4,620 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 4,315 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 4,106 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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RYX 414L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RYX 414L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was RYX 414L registered?

RYX 414L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is RYX 414L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYX 414L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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