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EBL 651K

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,519 mi
Last recorded76,519 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBL 651K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 76,519 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 75,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 73,037 miles

Nearside Front trackrod end dust cover deteriorated

Offside trackrod end dust cover deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2020 73,037 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front trackrod end dust cover deteriorated

Offside trackrod end dust cover deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2019 70,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 66,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 63,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 63,024 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Door sill inner near Leaf springs (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 61,612 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 61,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,539 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,361 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,422 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel tank starting to corrode

slight play in nearside and offside front kingpins

slight restricted movement in offside rear park brake bellcrank lever

Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,836 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 58,814 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,595 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 56,174 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 52,569 miles

Rear leaf springs both starting to displace and corrode.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 50,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 48,841 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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EBL 651K is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EBL 651K, 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 EBL 651K registered?

EBL 651K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 22 September 1971.

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