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RVL 392L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,421 mi
Last recorded18,421 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVL 392L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 18,421 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 18,407 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 18,002 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 17,650 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 17,006 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 16,954 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 16,943 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 16,783 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 16,764 miles

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

Slight play in n/s kingpin

Pass 20 Jul 2015 16,685 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 16,605 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 16,384 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 16,273 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 16,269 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 16,239 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 16,220 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

fluid leak around clutch slave cylinder,recommend attention.

rear silencer deteriorating,recommend attention.

slight play in front hub bearings and lower trunnions

slight play in track rods inner bushes

Fail 19 Jul 2010 16,219 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine is leaking oil from possibly rocker cover or head gasket

gear box is leaking oil

water pump is leaking engine coolant

Pass 18 Jun 2007 16,182 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 16,182 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight blow on back box

slight play in front wheel bearings / trunions both sides

Pass 18 May 2006 16,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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RVL 392L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVL 392L, 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 RVL 392L registered?

RVL 392L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 17 August 1972.

Is RVL 392L safe to buy?

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