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EWO 815K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,878 mi
Last recorded96,878 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWO 815K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 96,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2024 95,321 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 95,318 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2023 94,560 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 93,771 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 93,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 93,316 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 92,847 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 92,844 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 92,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 90,974 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 90,469 miles

Nearside Front brake noise ,disc new but not worn in ?

Fail 6 Jan 2017 90,466 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure locking tabs not tabbed over (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure locking tabs not tabbed over (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working either of them (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake noise ,disc new but not worn in ?

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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EWO 815K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EWO 815K, 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 EWO 815K?

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What year was EWO 815K registered?

EWO 815K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 19 July 1972.

Is EWO 815K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWO 815K shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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