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EWD 480K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,274 mi
Last recorded12,274 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWD 480K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 12,274 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 12,032 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 11,938 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 11,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp ain on upper hieght limit

offside handbrake lazy releasing

Pass 26 Oct 2013 11,823 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 11,526 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 10,989 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 10,089 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 9,178 miles

Corrosion in O/S front floor & N/S outer sill outside prescribed area

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

Slight lift in O/S & N/S king pins

Slight play in O/S end of steering rack

Fail 18 Sep 2009 9,178 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion in O/S front floor & N/S outer sill outside prescribed area

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

Slight lift in O/S & N/S king pins

Slight play in O/S end of steering rack

Pass 20 May 2008 7,880 miles

engine and gearbox leak

slight corrosion to offside front floor

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

slight play in offside and nearside kingpins

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Fail 20 May 2008 7,880 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine and gearbox leak

slight corrosion to offside front floor

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

slight play in offside and nearside kingpins

slight play in offside steering rack joint

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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EWD 480K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EWD 480K, 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 EWD 480K registered?

EWD 480K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is EWD 480K safe to buy?

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