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RWY 786L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,436 mi
Last recorded70,436 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWY 786L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,436 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel pipe at floor corroding

nearside rear offside rear chassi corroding

offside rear sill to floor corroding

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,086 miles

some/slight free play in nearside and offside front suspension pins/linkages

Fail 14 Jul 2016 70,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking fuel line (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

some/slight free play in nearside and offside front suspension pins/linkages

Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,698 miles

both track rod ends boots starting to perish

Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front upper and lower trunion gaitors deteriorated

offside front upper and lower trunion gaitors deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2013 68,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 68,141 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion at offside rear spring mounting point

corrosion at offside rear spring mounting point

offside rear sill lip corroded and weak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,508 miles

corrosion at nearside rear spring mounting point

corrosion at offside rear spring mounting point

offside rear sill lip corroded and weak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 66,786 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

nearside rear tail lamp starting to discolour

offside headlamp reflector slightly discoloured

offside rear sill lip corroded and weak

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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RWY 786L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RWY 786L, 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 RWY 786L registered?

RWY 786L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is RWY 786L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWY 786L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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