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MEA 202L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,639 mi
Last recorded64,639 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEA 202L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 64,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Body component slightly loose wing edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body component slightly loose wing edge and inner sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 64,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 64,269 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 63,615 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,940 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 62,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 60,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,981 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 56,783 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 56,199 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

fuel tank sensor wiring hitting rear leaf spring

vehicle underneath has been undersealed recently making it hard to inspect

Fail 16 Jun 2011 56,196 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

fuel tank sensor wiring hitting rear leaf spring

vehicle underneath has been undersealed recently making it hard to inspect

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,325 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 55,319 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2009 55,238 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 55,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 54,742 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some corrosion on floorpan may cause problems in future ok this test:

Fail 29 May 2008 54,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some corrosion on floorpan may cause problems in future ok this test:

Pass 20 Apr 2007 54,712 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 53,809 miles

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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MEA 202L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MEA 202L, 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.

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What year was MEA 202L registered?

MEA 202L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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