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EVN 208L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,328 mi
Last recorded74,328 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVN 208L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 74,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower & offside side trunion rubber starting to wear

Nearside Front Upper & offside front stub pin slight play

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

vehicle has been extensively welded replacement panels & masked in underseal

Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,049 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall slightly damage

Pass 15 Aug 2014 73,823 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damage

Pass 8 Aug 2013 73,307 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,193 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 73,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 73,187 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 73,187 miles

Nearside 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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EVN 208L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EVN 208L, 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 EVN 208L?

You can check the full history of EVN 208L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EVN 208L registered?

EVN 208L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is EVN 208L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVN 208L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EVN 208L have outstanding finance?

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