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ERY 1L

1975 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,837 mi
Last recorded11,837 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERY 1L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 11,837 miles

Body has several patch repairs and is heavily undersealed making assessment difficult

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 11,824 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 11,747 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 11,716 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 11,486 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 11,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 11,160 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 10,894 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Lift in o/s/f kingpin

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 10,891 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage Drop link upper bush (2.7.4)

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

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Lift in o/s/f kingpin

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 10,534 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 9,952 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 9,852 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 9,821 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 9,707 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 9,707 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 9,605 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 9,530 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 9,530 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 9,087 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 9,085 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 8,620 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 8,610 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

o/s/r tyre slight flat spot

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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ERY 1L is a 1975 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 ERY 1L, 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 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ERY 1L registered?

ERY 1L is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1975.

Is ERY 1L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERY 1L shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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