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RTD 861L

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,725 mi
Last recorded4,725 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTD 861L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 4,725 miles

offside and nearside front king pins rubber grease seals perished

under body covered in under seal and light surface rust

Pass 22 Apr 2021 4,427 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 4,232 miles

offside and nearside front lever arm shockers looking damp

offside and nearside front lower king pin bushes / bearings rubber grease seals deterioated

offside rear foot brake slightly low reading

pump screen washer weak

Pass 18 Apr 2018 4,198 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 3,541 miles

NSF brake pipe slightly kinked

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 3,541 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working n/s & o/s (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF brake pipe slightly kinked

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 3,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 3,280 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 3,199 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 3,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 2,927 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 2,905 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 2,327 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 1,423 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 1,423 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 1,419 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 1,419 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 1,416 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 1,393 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 1,299 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 1,122 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 861L is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 861L, 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 RTD 861L registered?

RTD 861L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 3 August 1972.

Is RTD 861L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTD 861L shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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