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RWA 665L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,060 mi
Last recorded18,060 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWA 665L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 18,060 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 18,050 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 18,009 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 17,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 17,554 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 17,390 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 17,202 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 16,962 miles

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

front rack gaitors perishing

outer sill covers fitted

under side heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Apr 2017 16,415 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear shocker leaking

offside battery tray corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 15,836 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 15,386 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2015 14,238 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 13,845 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 13,364 miles

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

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

unable to check sills fully due to chrome covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2012 13,255 miles

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

rear differential leaking slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2011 13,034 miles

battery case corroded

slight leak from n/s/r shocker

Pass 20 Mar 2010 11,524 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 10,902 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,902 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 10,107 miles

nearside rear shock absorber weaping

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2007 10,003 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 8,810 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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RWA 665L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RWA 665L, 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 RWA 665L registered?

RWA 665L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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