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EPK 261J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,387 mi
Last recorded56,387 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPK 261J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 56,387 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 56,386 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 56,375 miles

Both front brakes are rubbing slightly.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor/outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play trunnion bush (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play trunnion bush (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) has slid sideways (2.4.B.4)

Some play between the rack and the pinnion.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 56,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front brake slight rubbing

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin slightly loose in its bracket bush hasmoved sideways (2.4.B.3a)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 56,021 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed against the sub frame (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed against the sub frame (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake slight rubbing

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin slightly loose in its bracket bush hasmoved sideways (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 55,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 55,305 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,882 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r floor pan starting to rust

Pass 3 Oct 2012 50,697 miles

Main beam tell tale inoperative.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,491 miles

both wheel bearing slight play

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

wire inserlation tape missing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,772 miles

Slight bind OSF brake

Slight play OSR wheel mounting

Slight play both front king pins

Fail 6 Oct 2010 46,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight bind OSF brake

Slight play OSR wheel mounting

Slight play both front king pins

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

OSF floor slight corrossion

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,030 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 46,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 44,068 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 44,068 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 May 2006 40,751 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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EPK 261J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 EPK 261J, 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 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EPK 261J registered?

EPK 261J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 5 March 1971.

Is EPK 261J safe to buy?

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