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EKH 336K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,711 mi
Last recorded44,711 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 336K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 44,711 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 43,144 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,807 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 40,715 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,288 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 38,251 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 37,083 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 36,083 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 36,083 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2011 35,375 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 34,208 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 33,019 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,861 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight lift in both king pins

Fail 28 Apr 2008 30,861 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight lift in both king pins

Pass 8 May 2007 29,724 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 29,712 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust mounting rubber broken away

Pass 4 May 2006 27,689 miles

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

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

slight play on nearside rear hub

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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EKH 336K 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 82.4%.

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 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 EKH 336K, 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 EKH 336K registered?

EKH 336K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is EKH 336K safe to buy?

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