MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
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.
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)
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s/r floor pan starting to rust
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)
both wheel bearing slight play
o/s/f wheel arch corroded
wire inserlation tape missing
Slight bind OSF brake
Slight play OSR wheel mounting
Slight play both front king pins
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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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.
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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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