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EDU 260K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

2,074 mi
Last recorded2,074 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDU 260K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 2,074 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 2,072 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 7 Aug 2025 1,283 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 86,599 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 86,599 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 86,019 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 85,739 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall badly perished

Fail 10 Jun 2016 85,739 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall badly perished

Pass 22 Jun 2015 85,700 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre as some cracking on outside wall

Pass 24 Jun 2014 85,475 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 85,298 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 85,142 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 85,142 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 85,142 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 85,011 miles

steering rack/track rod ball socket inside o/s steering rack boot worn

Pass 20 Jul 2007 84,207 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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EDU 260K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EDU 260K, 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

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What year was EDU 260K registered?

EDU 260K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 16 June 1972.

Is EDU 260K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDU 260K shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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