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RBY 720K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,629 mi
Last recorded79,629 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 720K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 79,629 miles

Front brake has slight inbalance

Off side front brake has a slight bind

Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,083 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 78,113 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 77,314 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 75,900 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

N/s front bearing has noise

Fail 23 Jul 2015 75,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r brake abit low to n/s/r

wear in both front kingpins / bottom bolt / thrush washer

Pass 23 Jul 2015 75,092 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r brake abit low to n/s/r

wear in both front kingpins / bottom bolt / thrush washer

Pass 31 Jul 2014 73,739 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,651 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 71,594 miles

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

Nearside 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 69,060 miles

N/S Front shocker damp

N/S Front wheel bearong slightly noisey

Fail 26 Jul 2012 69,060 miles

N/S Front shocker damp

N/S Front wheel bearong slightly noisey

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 67,769 miles

Slight play in lower steering column bush

Stone chop in windscreen

both front lower fulcrum pins show signs of wear

hand brake reading slightly low

slight play in n/s king pin

Fail 5 Aug 2011 67,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Slight play in lower steering column bush

Stone chop in windscreen

both front lower fulcrum pins show signs of wear

hand brake reading slightly low

slight play in n/s king pin

Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,249 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 66,249 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2009 62,908 miles

chip in windscreen

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 14 Jun 2008 61,422 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 31 May 2007 60,438 miles

nearside door handle insecure;funtion not impaired.extensive welded repairs;heavily covered in underseal!!stone chip in windscreen contained 40mm radius!

Pass 9 Jun 2006 60,229 miles

Nearside steering rack gaitor starting to split.Under side of car starting to rust

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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RBY 720K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RBY 720K, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RBY 720K registered?

RBY 720K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is RBY 720K safe to buy?

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