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EAC 104K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,041 mi
Last recorded33,041 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAC 104K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 33,041 miles

Nearside Front floor/jacking point corroded and holed

Offside Front floor/jacking point corroded and holed

Pass 17 May 2017 32,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 32,834 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 32,780 miles

Holed n/s and o/s inner front sill/floor (not within 30 cm of any component)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 32,676 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,488 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

holed n/s/f floor (not within 30cm)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,222 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,989 miles

holed n/s/f and o/s/f inner sill (not perscribed area)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 31,762 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 31,746 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear prop-shaft u/j badly worn

Pass 9 Jul 2009 31,556 miles

rear brake application poor

vehicle underside rusty and holed in places

Fail 14 Aug 2006 31,505 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

off side front brake binding on slightly

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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EAC 104K is a 1971 MG B in Red 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 EAC 104K, 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 EAC 104K registered?

EAC 104K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is EAC 104K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAC 104K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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