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EKH 804K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,895 mi
Last recorded66,895 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 804K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 66,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 65,894 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,645 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,150 miles

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

o/s/f wiper loose

Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,452 miles

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

slight play in steering column at top

Pass 17 Jun 2013 63,063 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 61,818 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,687 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in propshaft rear universal joint

Fail 16 Jun 2010 58,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in propshaft rear universal joint

Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,360 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 55,360 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 55,360 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 55,360 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 55,360 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads worn

nearside mirror slightly loose

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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 804K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 804K, 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 804K registered?

EKH 804K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 17 March 1972.

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