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EOK 741L

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

46,201 mi
Last recorded46,201 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOK 741L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 46,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

crack in windscreen outside swept area

oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2015 46,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

crack in windscreen outside swept area

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 46,086 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 45,828 miles

NEARSIDE FLOOR PAN STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,608 miles

long travel on hand brake

Fail 10 Jul 2010 45,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

long travel on hand brake

Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,181 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 45,181 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 44,575 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2008 44,575 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 43,981 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 43,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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EOK 741L is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 EOK 741L, 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 EOK 741L?

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What year was EOK 741L registered?

EOK 741L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 2 August 1972.

Is EOK 741L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOK 741L shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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