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EOF 808L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,744 mi
Last recorded34,744 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOF 808L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,744 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,662 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,536 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion has started in various points

Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,409 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 34,409 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,847 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 33,488 miles

numerouse points of corrosion not yet excessive

Pass 7 Jul 2006 33,208 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 33,208 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 32,766 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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EOF 808L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EOF 808L, 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 EOF 808L?

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What year was EOF 808L registered?

EOF 808L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is EOF 808L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOF 808L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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