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EDN 897K

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

2,530 mi
Last recorded2,530 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDN 897K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 2,530 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 2,446 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 2,385 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 2,295 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 2,235 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 2,149 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 2,149 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 1,965 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 1,888 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 1,790 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 14 Jan 2015 1,734 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 1,682 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 1,682 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 1,628 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 1,580 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 1,569 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 1,536 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 1,423 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 1,423 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 1,527 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 1,201 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 1,082 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 934 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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EDN 897K is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EDN 897K, 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 EDN 897K?

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What year was EDN 897K registered?

EDN 897K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is EDN 897K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDN 897K shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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