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EOX 31L

1978 MG B

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

12,475 mi
Last recorded12,475 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOX 31L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 12,475 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 12,335 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 12,059 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 11,882 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 11,622 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 11,025 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 11,025 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 11,024 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 10,915 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 10,783 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 10,542 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 10,438 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 10,413 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 10,343 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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EOX 31L is a 1978 MG B in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 EOX 31L, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EOX 31L?

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What year was EOX 31L registered?

EOX 31L is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 8 August 1978.

Is EOX 31L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOX 31L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EOX 31L have outstanding finance?

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