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EKC 44L

1972 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,049 mi
Last recorded70,049 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKC 44L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 70,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 66,784 miles

heavily undersealed underside

slight play in kingpins/wheel bearings

Pass 11 Apr 2017 65,942 miles

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play TIE RODS (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

SLIGHT WEAR IN FRT KING PINS AND WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE PLAY

SURFACE CORROSION OF SUFRAME AND ARMS AND AROUND LEAF SPRING MOUNTS

Pass 14 Apr 2016 65,576 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 65,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

incorrect tyre sizes fitted front/rear

Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,921 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,359 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 63,630 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,846 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 62,846 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 61,044 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 60,770 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,770 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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EKC 44L is a 1972 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EKC 44L, 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 EKC 44L?

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What year was EKC 44L registered?

EKC 44L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is EKC 44L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKC 44L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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