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RWW 236L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,556 mi
Last recorded46,556 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWW 236L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 46,556 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 44,823 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 44,033 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 42,215 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 42,205 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 39,381 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,776 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 35,575 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 33,897 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 32,519 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2011 32,498 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,686 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,620 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 28,620 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RWW 236L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RWW 236L, 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 RWW 236L registered?

RWW 236L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is RWW 236L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWW 236L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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