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GEG 666L

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

1,988 mi
Last recorded1,988 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEG 666L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 1,988 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 1,868 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 1,778 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 1,507 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 1,507 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 1,126 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 706 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 27 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 98,738 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 96,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 95,956 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 94,213 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 93,471 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 93,056 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 93,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 92,617 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 92,617 miles

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

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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GEG 666L is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GEG 666L, 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 GEG 666L registered?

GEG 666L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 25 August 1972.

Is GEG 666L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEG 666L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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