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EOP 469L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,839 mi
Last recorded11,839 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOP 469L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 11,839 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 10,816 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 10,816 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 10,563 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 10,379 miles

1. slight play in n/s rear and o/s rear hubs. 2. slight fluid leak on o/s rear hub.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 10,118 miles

Nearside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 10,118 miles

Nearside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 10,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 10,821 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 10,727 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 8,442 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 8,442 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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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EOP 469L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EOP 469L, 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

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What year was EOP 469L registered?

EOP 469L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is EOP 469L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOP 469L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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