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EOV 884L

1972 MG Mgb GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,574 mi
Last recorded100,574 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb GT41,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOV 884L
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 100,574 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 570 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 99,464 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 99,464 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2020 98,620 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 97,988 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 97,938 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 97,763 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 97,461 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 97,264 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 97,152 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly perished

o/s/f tyre outer wall slightly perished

Pass 20 Feb 2012 96,818 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 96,736 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 96,736 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 96,447 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall starting to crack

Pass 6 Mar 2009 96,172 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 96,168 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 95,638 miles

steering column close to dizzy cap

Fail 5 Mar 2008 95,633 miles

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.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EOV 884L registered?

EOV 884L is a 1972 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 16 August 1972.

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