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ERE 128K

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,053 mi
Last recorded7,053 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERE 128K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 7,053 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 6,842 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 6,284 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 6,284 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 6,150 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 5,936 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf floor rusting

osf tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 26 Jun 2007 5,912 miles

both front brakes binding slightly †exhaust system in a corroded condition

Pass 26 May 2006 5,891 miles

os front wiper split †corrosion to exhaust system

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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ERE 128K is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ERE 128K, 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 ERE 128K registered?

ERE 128K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 11 October 1971.

Is ERE 128K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERE 128K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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