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RPL 461L

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

7,279 mi
Last recorded7,279 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPL 461L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 7,279 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 6,717 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 5,881 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack end has slight wear, not resulting in excessive free play at the road wheel

Fail 7 Sep 2020 5,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack end has slight wear, not resulting in excessive free play at the road wheel

Pass 4 Sep 2019 3,961 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front steering rack end has slight wear, not resulting in excessive free play at the road wheel

Fail 3 Sep 2019 3,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front steering rack end has slight wear, not resulting in excessive free play at the road wheel

Pass 31 Aug 2018 2,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering rack end has wear, not resulting in excessive free play at the road wheel

Fail 31 Aug 2018 2,083 miles

Steering wheel rim likely to become detached (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering rack end has wear, not resulting in excessive free play at the road wheel

Pass 18 May 2017 5,173 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 3,615 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 397 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 389 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside front shock has slight degative damping

rear axle straps split

Pass 7 May 2014 90,565 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 90,565 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 8 May 2013 89,218 miles

Front tyres are worn unevenly on the inner edge

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle has underbody surface corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2008 89,204 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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RPL 461L is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RPL 461L, 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 RPL 461L registered?

RPL 461L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 12 December 1972.

Is RPL 461L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPL 461L shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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