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EDE 475L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

1,229 mi
Last recorded1,229 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDE 475L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 1,229 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 1,026 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 885 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 676 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 460 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 325 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 4 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 99,536 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 99,065 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 98,632 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 98,317 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 98,232 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 97,963 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 97,962 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 97,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 97,925 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 97,758 miles

slight weakness/corrosion both front floors to outriggers

Pass 11 Dec 2008 97,471 miles

both front floors to outriggers getting weak

some movement drivers seat

Pass 23 Nov 2007 97,291 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 97,072 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 96,519 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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EDE 475L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EDE 475L, 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 EDE 475L?

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What year was EDE 475L registered?

EDE 475L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 6 September 1972.

Is EDE 475L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDE 475L shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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