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RFM 121L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,272 mi
Last recorded44,272 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFM 121L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 44,272 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 44,272 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 43,229 miles

Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened Quadrant/fulcrum lever bush worn (3.5.1e)

Road wheel spoke slightly loose Most wheels slight movement & 1 broken on o/s/r inner row (4.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 May 2018 43,215 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened Quadrant/fulcrum lever bush worn (3.5.1e)

Pass 2 May 2017 42,719 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 40,989 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 40,480 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,424 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2012 39,928 miles

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

horn intermitant

play in front and rear prop shaft joint/yoke

Pass 3 May 2011 39,424 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,123 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,084 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s/rear brake binding

Pass 1 May 2008 39,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

diff oil leak

gear box oil leak

n/s/front trunnion has slight play

Pass 4 May 2007 37,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s top trunnion slight play

slight play in rack

water leak

Pass 8 May 2006 36,549 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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RFM 121L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RFM 121L, 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 RFM 121L registered?

RFM 121L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is RFM 121L safe to buy?

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