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MEA 206L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,289 mi
Last recorded30,289 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEA 206L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 30,289 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 30,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2013 29,654 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,839 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 85,821 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 85,819 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 85,785 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 85,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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MEA 206L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 206L, 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 MEA 206L?

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What year was MEA 206L registered?

MEA 206L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MEA 206L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEA 206L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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