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ECY 1K

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

24,633 mi
Last recorded24,633 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECY 1K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 24,633 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 24,633 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 24,615 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 24,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 24,592 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor has been welded only just up to standard (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor pan has been welded some only just up to standard (5.2.6)

VEHICLE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE REPAIRS/WELDING SOME ONLY JUST UP TO STANDARD

Pass 27 Sep 2012 24,577 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2012 24,577 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2011 24,530 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 24,530 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 24,376 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 24,372 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 24,268 miles

under side of car showing signs of rust

Fail 6 May 2009 24,268 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,217 miles

rust on under side of car

Fail 22 Aug 2007 24,217 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 24,106 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 24,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.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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ECY 1K is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 ECY 1K, 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 ECY 1K registered?

ECY 1K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 24 April 1972.

Is ECY 1K safe to buy?

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