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RWX 537L

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,134 mi
Last recorded79,134 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWX 537L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 79,134 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,884 miles

vehical undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2015 78,717 miles

vehical undersealed

Fail 4 Jul 2015 78,717 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,390 miles

vehical undersealed

Fail 28 Jun 2014 76,389 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

vehical undersealed

Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,303 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

vehical undersealed

Fail 24 Jun 2013 77,303 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

vehical undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2012 77,303 miles

underseal on underside of vehicle.

Pass 11 Jun 2011 76,603 miles

brake pipes and under side of vehical undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2010 75,754 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 May 2010 75,754 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 74,785 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 73,045 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 May 2007 71,832 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 69,962 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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RWX 537L is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RWX 537L, 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

How do I check the history of RWX 537L?

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What year was RWX 537L registered?

RWX 537L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is RWX 537L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWX 537L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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