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RDJ 242L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

35,136 mi
Last recorded35,136 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDJ 242L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,136 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,031 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 33,694 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 33,124 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 33,108 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,041 miles

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

slight play in king pins

Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,903 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 32,754 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 32,491 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 32,463 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 32,194 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 31,812 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,753 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 31,633 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 31,163 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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RDJ 242L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RDJ 242L, 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 RDJ 242L registered?

RDJ 242L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 13 November 1972.

Is RDJ 242L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDJ 242L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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