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EON 21L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,762 mi
Last recorded82,762 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEON 21L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,762 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 82,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,350 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,987 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 77,757 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside A pillar/scuttle panels corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 77,750 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside A pillar/scuttle panel corroded

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded in boot

Pass 13 Jul 2013 74,998 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 73,345 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 71,091 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,874 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 68,873 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 66,232 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 53,173 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 59,936 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 56,332 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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EON 21L is a 1972 MG B GT 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 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EON 21L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EON 21L registered?

EON 21L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is EON 21L safe to buy?

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