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RBY 98K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91 mi
Last recorded91 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 98K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 91 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 21,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive old vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 21,489 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 21,358 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,285 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 21,168 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken,but system still adequately supported.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 21,155 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 20,999 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,535 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,186 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 20,178 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,993 miles

slight movement in anti roll bar mounting bushes

slight play in both front suspension king pins

Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,614 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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RBY 98K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RBY 98K, 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 98K registered?

RBY 98K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 7 July 1972.

Is RBY 98K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBY 98K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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