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RDY 426L

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,457 mi
Last recorded44,457 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDY 426L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 44,457 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 44,180 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 44,040 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 43,894 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 43,054 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 42,878 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 42,323 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 41,393 miles

Front suspension arm bushes perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2017 41,245 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 40,231 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 40,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

parking brake imbalance just meets requirements at 29%

Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,691 miles

engine and gearbox sligthly damp

oil leak

rear most prop shaft u.j slightly worn

slight movement in bottom off steering coloum thru bulk head

slight movement in nearside + offside front king pins

Fail 7 Apr 2015 39,691 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

engine and gearbox sligthly damp

oil leak

rear most prop shaft u.j slightly worn

slight movement in bottom off steering coloum thru bulk head

slight movement in nearside + offside front king pins

Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,047 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 38,116 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 37,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside rear brakes have slight fluctation

Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,061 miles

nearside and offside rear brakes have slight fluctation

Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,722 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,591 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 34,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake comes up high

Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,772 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,267 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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RDY 426L is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RDY 426L, 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 RDY 426L registered?

RDY 426L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 20 September 1972.

Is RDY 426L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDY 426L shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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