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EDD 817L

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,492 mi
Last recorded53,492 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDD 817L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 53,492 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 53,464 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 53,430 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 53,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 53,326 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 53,318 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,274 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 53,218 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 53,182 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 53,177 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 53,134 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 53,100 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 53,062 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 53,053 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,952 miles

slight play in off side front top trunion

Pass 5 Dec 2012 52,865 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 52,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 52,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 52,722 miles

front suspension components and crossmember rusting

offside rear lower quarter panel to sill corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2008 52,687 miles

clutch slave pipe split.

n/s & o/s rear spring front bushes worn.

rust patches on underside of vehicle advise attention.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 52,599 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension king pins

Pass 29 Jun 2006 52,564 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 52,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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EDD 817L is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EDD 817L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EDD 817L registered?

EDD 817L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 4 October 1972.

Is EDD 817L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDD 817L shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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