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EPL 758J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,653 mi
Last recorded86,653 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPL 758J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 86,653 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 86,680 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 86,619 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 86,594 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 86,592 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 86,576 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 86,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 86,547 miles

o/s/f brake slight bind

rear propshaft u j slight play

slight play in steering column

Fail 25 Jul 2017 86,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

o/s/f brake slight bind

rear propshaft u j slight play

slight play in steering column

Pass 26 Jul 2016 86,533 miles

o/s/f brake slight bind

slight gearbox oil leak

slight play in steering column bush

Fail 26 Jul 2016 86,533 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f brake slight bind

slight gearbox oil leak

slight play in steering column bush

Pass 15 Jul 2015 86,483 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,439 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 86,364 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,304 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 86,225 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2010 86,102 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 85,884 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 85,884 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 758J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 758J, 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 EPL 758J registered?

EPL 758J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 2 March 1971.

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