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RTE 174L

1972 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

15,706 mi
Last recorded15,706 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTE 174L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 15,706 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 15,000 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 14,752 miles

Offside Front driveing light not working with mainbeam

Fail 19 Sep 2016 14,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front driveing light not working with mainbeam

Pass 2 Sep 2015 14,663 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 14,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 14,405 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 14,308 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 14,202 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 14,104 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 14,055 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 13,936 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 13,863 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 13,790 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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RTE 174L is a 1972 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 30,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RTE 174L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RTE 174L registered?

RTE 174L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 3 August 1972.

Is RTE 174L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTE 174L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RTE 174L have outstanding finance?

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