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EPO 459L

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,675 mi
Last recorded89,675 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPO 459L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 89,675 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 89,521 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 89,466 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 89,283 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 89,097 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 88,927 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 88,498 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,261 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 88,039 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 87,519 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 87,157 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 86,712 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 86,526 miles

Alternator belt loose

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

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 86,170 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2011 86,170 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 85,728 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 85,523 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 85,523 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 85,418 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 85,418 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 85,185 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 84,782 miles

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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EPO 459L is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPO 459L, 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

How do I check the history of EPO 459L?

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What year was EPO 459L registered?

EPO 459L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 5 September 1972.

Is EPO 459L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPO 459L shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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