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ENL 700L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,292 mi
Last recorded46,292 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENL 700L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 46,292 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,126 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 46,027 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 46,027 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 45,930 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 45,675 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,202 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,781 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 44,667 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 42,980 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 70,870 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 70,868 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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ENL 700L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ENL 700L, 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

How do I check the history of ENL 700L?

You can check the full history of ENL 700L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ENL 700L registered?

ENL 700L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 7 August 1972.

Is ENL 700L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENL 700L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ENL 700L have outstanding finance?

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