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EBB 343K

1971 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,046 mi
Last recorded32,046 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBB 343K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,046 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

engine oil leak & fluid leak around gearbox area

Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,365 miles

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

suspect gearbox oil leak detected from under vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,795 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 29,795 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,664 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 28,496 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 27,907 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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EBB 343K is a 1971 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EBB 343K, 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 EBB 343K registered?

EBB 343K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is EBB 343K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBB 343K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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