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EVC 800L

1972 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,723 mi
Last recorded95,723 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVC 800L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 95,723 miles

Front wiper blades split.

Pass 21 May 2015 94,925 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 94,872 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 97,962 miles

All tyres perishing

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

Leak from diff

Pass 25 Jul 2012 94,750 miles

exhaust centre box damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2011 94,758 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 94,758 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 94,702 miles

Light cracking of all tyres

Pass 20 Aug 2007 94,654 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 94,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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EVC 800L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EVC 800L, 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

How do I check the history of EVC 800L?

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What year was EVC 800L registered?

EVC 800L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is EVC 800L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVC 800L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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