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RTD 424L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,849 mi
Last recorded13,849 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTD 424L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 13,849 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 12,981 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 9,116 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 9,116 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 8,692 miles

Corrosion / hole o/s front inner sill / wing.(Outside prescribed area)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside headlamp glass cracked

Fail 19 Jan 2017 8,692 miles

Corrosion / hole o/s front inner sill / wing.(Outside prescribed area)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside headlamp glass cracked

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 8,140 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 8,135 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 7,140 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 5,501 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 3,557 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 3,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 1,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s headlamp lense cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2012 1,846 miles

n/s headlamp lense cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2011 38 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s parking brake cable dry , advise duck oil or similar to protect cable

Fail 27 Jan 2010 98,420 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 98,420 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 96,008 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 94,366 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 93,101 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 91,887 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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RTD 424L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RTD 424L, 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

How do I check the history of RTD 424L?

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What year was RTD 424L registered?

RTD 424L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 2 August 1972.

Is RTD 424L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTD 424L shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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