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RJX 523K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,692 mi
Last recorded64,692 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJX 523K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,692 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 64,374 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 63,897 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,089 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,712 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,397 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 62,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 62,103 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 61,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake slight binding

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 10 Jun 2009 61,551 miles

n/s/f slight lift kin pin

slight play n/s/f hub

Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,410 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 61,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

o/s/f slight play bearing ?

o/s/r slight play wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2007 61,000 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 60,770 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust body

lots new panels welded on

o/s/f brake slight twined

o/s/r brake slight binding

slight lift kin pins

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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RJX 523K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RJX 523K, 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 RJX 523K registered?

RJX 523K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 14 February 1972.

Is RJX 523K safe to buy?

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