MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front side wall perished
nearside rear tyre side wall perished 165/80/14
offside front tyre side wall perished
n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly perished
o/s/f tyre outer wall slightly perished
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight cracking in outer wall n/s/f tyre
slight cracking in outer wall o/s/f tyre
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
slight cracking to outer wall tyre n/s/f
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
slight cracking to outer wall n/s/f tyre
n/s/r tyre outer wall starting to crack
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
steering column close to dizzy cap
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
steering column close to dizzy cap
How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?
Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EOV 884L is a 1972 MG Mgb GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 1972 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 41,124 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EOV 884L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was EOV 884L registered?
EOV 884L is a 1972 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 16 August 1972.
Is EOV 884L safe to buy?
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