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EAR 605K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,149 mi
Last recorded61,149 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAR 605K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 61,149 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 59,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRONT LOWER INNER WISHBONE BUSHES SPLIT

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

Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,121 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 58,293 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 58,291 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 56,386 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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EAR 605K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EAR 605K, 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.

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What year was EAR 605K registered?

EAR 605K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is EAR 605K safe to buy?

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