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EON 595L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

91,918 mi
Last recorded91,918 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEON 595L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 91,918 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking badly

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed fuel pump pipe chafing against suspension (7.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking badly. Tyre is also a remould

Fail 2 Nov 2017 91,909 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All hazard warning lights not working (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering column mount (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking badly

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed fuel pump pipe chafing against suspension (7.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking badly. Tyre is also a remould

Fail 21 Jul 2017 91,901 miles

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

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat belt reel mounting. (rear wheel arch) (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering column (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion in sill

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed Master cylinder pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion in sill

Offside Rear tyre is a remould

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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EON 595L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 EON 595L, 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 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EON 595L registered?

EON 595L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 3 January 1973.

Is EON 595L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EON 595L shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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