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EDE 761L

1972 MG B

Purple Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,757 mi
Last recorded71,757 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDE 761L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2025 71,757 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 70,961 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 69,918 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 68,697 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 68,202 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 67,207 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 67,159 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 67,046 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 66,886 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,396 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 65,955 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 65,727 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 65,122 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 761L is a 1972 MG B in Purple with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 761L, 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 761L?

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What year was EDE 761L registered?

EDE 761L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 22 September 1972.

Is EDE 761L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDE 761L shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EDE 761L have outstanding finance?

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