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RPR 724K

1972 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,190 mi
Last recorded38,190 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B Roadster22,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPR 724K
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 38,190 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 38,190 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 37,853 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 36,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 36,858 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to offside front footwell.

dampness to offside rear brake backplate.

front anti-roll bar bushes worn.

front exhaust bracket broken.

lift at offside king pin.

offside and nearside front inner lower wishbone bushes badly worn:- recommend new.

offside suspension low.

slight play at nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear hubs.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,637 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 31,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 31,896 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 29,673 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

n/s/f wing rusting and becoming insecure

o/s/f brake hose perishing

o/s/r outer sill rusting

o/s/r sill end rusting

rear exh sys rusting

Fail 25 Apr 2012 29,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

n/s/f wing rusting and becoming insecure

o/s/f brake hose perishing

o/s/r outer sill rusting

o/s/r sill end rusting

rear exh sys rusting

Pass 3 May 2011 27,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 27,946 miles

Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 26,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 26,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 25,384 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2009 25,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,614 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 23,536 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,733 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2007 21,699 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,186 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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RPR 724K is a 1972 MG B Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1972 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 22,097 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RPR 724K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RPR 724K is a 1972 MG B Roadster, first registered on 5 April 1972.

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