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EOX 40L

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,694 mi
Last recorded50,694 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOX 40L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 50,694 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 47,695 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,164 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 46,653 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 46,366 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 45,896 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 45,895 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

slight bind on both rear brakes after footbrake has been applied

Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,477 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 45,026 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,856 miles

n/s front king pin slight play

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 5 Jul 2010 44,856 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front king pin slight play

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,592 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 44,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,261 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,040 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 43,665 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 43,665 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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EOX 40L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 30,860 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EOX 40L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EOX 40L registered?

EOX 40L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is EOX 40L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOX 40L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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