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EKE 370K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

23,594 mi
Last recorded23,594 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKE 370K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 23,594 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 21,785 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 21,785 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 20,066 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 20,065 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 18,934 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 18,934 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 17,893 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 16,810 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 15,861 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 15,861 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 14,486 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 13,005 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 13,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 12,507 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 10,327 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 10,327 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 9,522 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 8,244 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 8,244 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 5,730 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2011 5,095 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 5,095 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 4,564 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

bonnet prop missing

Pass 12 Oct 2009 3,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front suspension bump stops missing

Pass 15 Oct 2008 2,644 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 1,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 99,865 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 98,890 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 370K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 EKE 370K, 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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What year was EKE 370K registered?

EKE 370K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 8 June 1972.

Is EKE 370K safe to buy?

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