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RTC 210L

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

51,163 mi
Last recorded51,163 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTC 210L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 51,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 50,938 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 50,757 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2023 50,563 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 50,302 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both shackles. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 50,198 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 49,963 miles

tidy example

Fail 9 Jul 2020 49,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

tidy example

Pass 16 May 2019 49,690 miles

very nice example

Fail 16 May 2019 49,690 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

very nice example

Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,303 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 48,942 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,440 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 48,173 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 47,765 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 47,398 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 47,087 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 46,611 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 45,998 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 45,342 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 44,574 miles

n/s king pin slight play

o/s king pin slight play

Pass 19 May 2007 43,870 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 27 May 2006 43,043 miles

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

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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RTC 210L is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RTC 210L, 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

How do I check the history of RTC 210L?

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What year was RTC 210L registered?

RTC 210L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is RTC 210L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTC 210L shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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