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EPL 722J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,472 mi
Last recorded66,472 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPL 722J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 66,472 miles

rear wheel bearings slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear brake effort

rear inner sills rusted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

both rear inner sills rusted

kingpin trunnions slight play

offside rack gaiter condition

offside rear brake effort

Pass 12 Mar 2016 60,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both inner and outer sills rusted

rear springs condition

Pass 14 Mar 2015 57,900 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wheel bearing

rear springs worn

sills edges rusted

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres edges worn

handbrake travel

rear springs worn

sills edges rusting

slight play at front hubs

Fail 6 Mar 2014 54,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres edges worn

handbrake travel

rear springs worn

sills edges rusting

slight play at front hubs

Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front hubs slight play

rear inner sills condition

Fail 14 Mar 2013 51,966 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front hubs slight play

rear inner sills condition

Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,624 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

kingpins slight wear

nearside front floor rusted and holed

offside rear brake effort

rear inner sills rusted

Fail 23 Sep 2011 49,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

kingpins slight wear

nearside front floor rusted and holed

offside rear brake effort

rear inner sills rusted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,504 miles

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

nearside front wheel bearing

nearside rear inner arch rusted

offside rear brake

Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,429 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,295 miles

nearside rear sill rusting

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front wheel slight movement

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 20 Aug 2007 38,655 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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EPL 722J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EPL 722J, 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 EPL 722J registered?

EPL 722J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 9 February 1971.

Is EPL 722J safe to buy?

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