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EJU 844L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,520 mi
Last recorded54,520 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJU 844L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 54,520 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,493 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 52,205 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 51,334 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 51,088 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 50,807 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 50,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Areas of underside would benefit anti-corrosion treatment

Both rear suspension rebound straps perished

Nearside rear wheel arch edge slightly corroded.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,195 miles

Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion damage.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear and offside rear axle rebound straps showing deterioration

Nearside rear wheel arch lower edge showing corrosion weakness

Offside rear wing lower edge showing corrosion weakness

Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,074 miles

Areas of underside would benifit anti-corrosion treatment

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear axle rebound strap perishing

Nearside rear wheel arch lower edge showing corrosion weakness

Offside rear wing lower edge showing corrosion weakness

Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,789 miles

Areas of underside would benifit anti-corrosion treatment

Front brake imbalance 22%

Hazard lamp switch not connected

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear axle rebound strap perished

Nearside rear wheel arch edge showing corrosion

Offside rear wing lower section showing slight corrosion

Prop shaft bolt missing

Underseal under rear wheel arches unbonding

Fail 10 Sep 2012 47,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Areas of underside would benifit anti-corrosion treatment

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

Hazard lamp switch not connected

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear axle rebound strap perished

Nearside rear wheel arch edge showing corrosion

Offside rear wing lower section showing slight corrosion

Prop shaft bolt missing

Underseal under rear wheel arches unbonding

Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in bottom steering colum bush

Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,351 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,194 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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EJU 844L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJU 844L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJU 844L registered?

EJU 844L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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