CarVerify

Free Car Check

EKD 273L

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,190 mi
Last recorded16,190 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKD 273L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 16,190 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o\s outer sill \ rear inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 15,071 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 15,071 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 13,663 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 10,990 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 7,681 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 4,900 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 2,277 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 6 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 121 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 8,301 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
Full MG B GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EKD 273L is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EKD 273L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EKD 273L?

You can check the full history of EKD 273L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EKD 273L registered?

EKD 273L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 8 August 1972.

Is EKD 273L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKD 273L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EKD 273L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EKD 273L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.