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EKF 300L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,837 mi
Last recorded41,837 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKF 300L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 41,837 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 41,824 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2016 41,481 miles

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

Oil pressure gauge shows zero oil pressure

Rear Oil leak Diff ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 41,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil pressure gauge shows zero oil pressure

Rear Oil leak Diff ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,870 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,066 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 39,678 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 39,641 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,938 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 38,924 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,525 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 38,511 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,425 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 38,177 miles

advise slight corission by pedal box

Pass 21 Jul 2007 37,676 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 37,365 miles

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

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

under side of vehicle very rusty

Pass 6 May 2006 37,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EKF 300L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EKF 300L, 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

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What year was EKF 300L registered?

EKF 300L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 21 August 1972.

Is EKF 300L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKF 300L shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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