1973 MG B Roadster review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine threw, yes threw a rod at motorway speed (new engine needed). Then proceeded to dump oil at irregular intervals.
Fuel tank leak (fire brigade job to wash down road).
Fuel pump failed often!
Starter.
Clutch.
Threw the prop shaft at speed.
Brakes totally failed (yes you've guessed) at speed.
Window wipers failed (in drive).
Batteries - 6 volters replaced with mini battery in boot.
Suspension - shockers were shocking!
Headlights poor.
Rusted to death (rest in peace).
General comments?
Car of my youth - bought in haste to enjoy the summer.. looked groovy and had great heater!.. otherwise not exactly reliable though.. but that's not the point... this car liked the big occasion to prove a point.. indeed just like the car like the film "Christine" she tried to kill me often enough, but I still loved her.
Spent two years making her fairly reliable alas only for her to rust away.
She never seemed to fail me in the sunshine though and that's how I'll remember her.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Date of Entry | 31st January, 1999 |