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EBB 56K

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,575 mi
Last recorded38,575 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBB 56K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2017 38,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 37,667 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,123 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,542 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,710 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,749 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,787 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,978 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,752 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,395 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 28,907 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 28,444 miles

coolant leaking

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2005 28,055 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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EBB 56K is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EBB 56K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EBB 56K registered?

EBB 56K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 3 September 1971.

Is EBB 56K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBB 56K shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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