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RDH 10K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

10,937 mi
Last recorded10,937 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDH 10K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 10,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 10,627 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 10,627 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2024 10,369 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 9,999 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 9,446 miles

Rear lower valance corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 7,868 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mountings points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 7,868 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mountings points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 7,657 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 7,117 miles

battery tray corroded

general underside surface corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2018 7,116 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted locking tabs not connected (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted locking tabs not connected (1.1.16 (c) (i))

battery tray corroded

general underside surface corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2018 7,056 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened forward (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 6,622 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Jul 2017 6,622 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jun 2016 5,476 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes in poor condition

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jun 2016 5,480 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

both front lower suspension arm bushes in poor condition

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jul 2015 4,345 miles

all four wheel bearings have play to limits at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2014 3,031 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 3,031 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 32,240 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,384 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 30,133 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 30,121 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 May 2010 29,050 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 27,964 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 27,397 miles

boot flooring corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2006 26,656 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 26,654 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 25,013 miles

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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RDH 10K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 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 RDH 10K, 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 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RDH 10K registered?

RDH 10K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is RDH 10K safe to buy?

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