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ERL 533K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

14,972 mi
Last recorded14,972 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 533K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 14,972 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 14,840 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 14,681 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 12,267 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 12,071 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 11,965 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 11,752 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise all brake pipes covered in protective coating at time of test,

advise slight lift in kingpin ns/f.

advise underside of vehichle covered in protective coating at time of test,

Pass 31 May 2014 11,558 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 11,409 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 10,953 miles

battery tray corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 10,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery tray corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 10,841 miles

rear battery carrier corroded rear brake cables slightly corroded near side + off side

Fail 26 Jul 2010 10,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 10,625 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 10,427 miles

battery tray corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 10,025 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 9,712 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 9,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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ERL 533K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ERL 533K, 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

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What year was ERL 533K registered?

ERL 533K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 14 June 1972.

Is ERL 533K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERL 533K shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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