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ECD 295C

1987 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

24,760 mi
Last recorded24,760 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 MG B35,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECD 295C
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 24,760 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 24,379 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 24,010 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 24,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 22,353 miles

owner showed evidence that vehicle was first used prior to 01-08-1975 so no emissions test required

Pass 10 Aug 2021 21,863 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 21,859 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 21,436 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 21,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 20,579 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight diff oil leak

slight lift in near side front king pin

Pass 23 Jul 2018 19,956 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 19,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 19,203 miles

rear diff leaking

Fail 21 Jul 2017 19,202 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

rear diff leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2016 18,808 miles

gear box oil leak

rear diff slight leak

slight brake bind off side rear brake

Fail 19 Jul 2016 18,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

gear box oil leak

rear diff slight leak

slight brake bind off side rear brake

Pass 21 Jul 2015 18,749 miles

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 18,640 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 18,094 miles

off side rear axle strap broken

Pass 16 Jul 2012 17,314 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 16,334 miles

Oil leak

diff oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 15,630 miles

slight play in steering wheel

under body coated in under sill

Fail 19 Jul 2010 15,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

slight play in steering wheel

under body coated in under sill

Pass 16 Jul 2009 15,098 miles

slight play near side front wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jul 2009 15,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

slight play near side front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2008 14,522 miles

gear box oil leak

slight play steering coluom bottom bush

Pass 20 Jul 2007 13,872 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 13,405 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 12,757 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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ECD 295C is a 1987 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1987 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 35,452 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 ECD 295C, 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 39 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ECD 295C registered?

ECD 295C is a 1987 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is ECD 295C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECD 295C shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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