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RTF 350L

1972 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,847 mi
Last recorded87,847 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTF 350L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 87,847 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 86,963 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 85,766 miles

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

Underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Aug 2023 85,766 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Jul 2022 85,606 miles

Underbody undersealed

Various oil leaks

Pass 27 Aug 2021 85,361 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 85,230 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 85,089 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 84,982 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 84,652 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 84,649 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,033 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 84,033 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,325 miles

o/s/r brake effort slighty low

Pass 10 May 2013 82,697 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 81,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 80,068 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 80,052 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2010 79,141 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 77,476 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 87,115 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 87,099 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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RTF 350L is a 1972 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RTF 350L, 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

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What year was RTF 350L registered?

RTF 350L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 10 August 1972.

Is RTF 350L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTF 350L shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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