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1972 MG B 1.8L Petrol · RWE 551L

RWE 551L

1972 MG B (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1972. Recorded mileage 53,734 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
MG B
Year / Origin
1972 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
53,734 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1972
Engine
1798cc
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RWE 551L Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
  • 53,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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RWE 551L MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Oct 2026, 16:50
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Mg B (RWE 551L) between April 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.

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ADVISORY

RWE 551L Mileage History

  1. 29/04/202251,158 mi
  2. 20/04/202352,238 mi+1,080 mi
  3. 23/04/202452,726 mi+488 mi
  4. 20/03/202653,715 mi+989 mi
  5. 01/04/202653,734 mi+19 mi

Average of roughly 657 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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