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EON 188L

1972 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

20,103 mi
Last recorded20,103 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEON 188L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 20,103 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 19,775 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 19,504 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 18,667 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 18,001 miles

rear springs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 17,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 16,384 miles

Oil leak

advise cut in tread of right rear tyre not to cords

Pass 24 Jun 2014 15,477 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 14,688 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 14,036 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,595 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 13,043 miles

Oil leak

advise front lower wise bone bushers cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2009 12,664 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 10,972 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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EON 188L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 30,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EON 188L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EON 188L?

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What year was EON 188L registered?

EON 188L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 6 September 1972.

Is EON 188L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EON 188L shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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