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RVT 502L

1972 MG B Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,672 mi
Last recorded22,672 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B Roadster22,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVT 502L
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 22,672 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 22,010 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 21,566 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 21,356 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 20,217 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 20,216 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end to floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 20,024 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 19,867 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 19,866 miles

n/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/f outersill corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 19,802 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,781 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

slight play in offside king pin

Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,565 miles

slight lift in offside king pin

Fail 14 Apr 2011 19,565 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

slight lift in offside king pin

Pass 9 Apr 2010 19,284 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 19,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 18,655 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

headlamps slightly deteriorating (light output)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 18,526 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 18,526 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,337 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 18,337 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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RVT 502L is a 1972 MG B Roadster in Blue 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 Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 22,097 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RVT 502L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was RVT 502L registered?

RVT 502L is a 1972 MG B Roadster, first registered on 19 September 1972.

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