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EDD 155L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,899 mi
Last recorded85,899 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDD 155L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 85,899 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 85,714 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 85,516 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 85,191 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 85,085 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 84,822 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 84,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 84,621 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 83,834 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 83,833 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 82,908 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 82,908 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 82,625 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 82,625 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake binding

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

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

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 5 Aug 2009 82,590 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 82,554 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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EDD 155L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EDD 155L, 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 EDD 155L?

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What year was EDD 155L registered?

EDD 155L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 2 October 1972.

Is EDD 155L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDD 155L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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