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EKE 366K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,477 mi
Last recorded62,477 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKE 366K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 62,477 miles

All tyres perishing

Inspection hampered by sealer and paint over welding and repairs

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Inspection hampered by sealer and paint (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Inspection hampered by sealer and paint (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished and cracking

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

numerous repairs to underside of car covered in underseal!!

slight coolant leak from bottom hose to water pump

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,066 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 61,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leaks

numerous welding repairs to underside of vehicle covered in undersealant

slight diff oil leak

suspect front pads started to stick in callipers

Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,345 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

all tyres perished

bump stops missing

gearbox oil leak

general corrosion and welding repairs

horn switch on dash

knock and play in steering rack

oil leak rear diff pan

visual smoke test

Fail 8 Apr 2014 61,344 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

visual smoke test

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

all tyres perished

bump stops missing

coolant leak bottom hose

gearbox oil leak

general corrosion and welding repairs

horn switch on dash

knock and play in steering rack

oil leak rear diff pan

Pass 16 Apr 2013 61,077 miles

Oil leak

all four bump stops missing

general welding repairs throughout vehicle

light corrosion of offside rear quater panel to sill

Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,391 miles

chassis welded in various places

Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,158 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 59,927 miles

vehicle chassis has been undersealed

Pass 24 Aug 2007 59,607 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 59,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 58,267 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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EKE 366K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EKE 366K, 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.

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EKE 366K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 2 June 1972.

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