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EOX 99L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,521 mi
Last recorded1,521 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOX 99L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 1,521 miles

extensive welding of poor quality heavily undesealed underside of car

play in front trunnions and swivels

Fail 25 May 2012 1,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

extensive welding of poor quality heavily undesealed underside of car

nsr tyre worn inner edge and perished

play in front trunnions and swivels

Pass 21 Apr 2011 1,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside front inner wings in poor condition

Fail 20 Apr 2011 1,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside front inner wings in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2010 1,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 1,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 1,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing.

Fail 11 Feb 2009 1,304 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 1,260 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 1,257 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front inner wheel arches rusty

engine oil leaks

front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 3 Jul 2006 910 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 910 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front valve stem slightly perished

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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EOX 99L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EOX 99L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EOX 99L registered?

EOX 99L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 10 August 1972.

Is EOX 99L safe to buy?

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