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EDC 99K

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,475 mi
Last recorded89,475 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDC 99K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 89,475 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 85,230 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2024 83,122 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 78,651 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 76,250 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 76,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 75,122 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 71,391 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 67,957 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 65,417 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 61,781 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 61,781 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 57,126 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 57,081 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 54,596 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 51,987 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,532 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 49,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,101 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,632 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 44,983 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,791 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,643 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 96,918 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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EDC 99K is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EDC 99K, 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 EDC 99K?

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What year was EDC 99K registered?

EDC 99K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 6 April 1972.

Is EDC 99K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDC 99K shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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