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EUB 875K

1971 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,342 mi
Last recorded50,342 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUB 875K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 50,342 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 50,328 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 50,328 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,014 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 49,710 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 49,710 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,664 miles

hose to clutch slave cylinder is weeping

Pass 6 Jun 2016 49,344 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 49,008 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 49,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 48,645 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 48,644 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,987 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 46,856 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,856 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,150 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 46,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,490 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 45,490 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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EUB 875K is a 1971 MG B in Orange 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 EUB 875K, 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 EUB 875K registered?

EUB 875K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 10 November 1971.

Is EUB 875K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUB 875K shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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