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EBT 357L

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,771 mi
Last recorded59,771 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBT 357L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,771 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,044 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight water leak from bottom hose joint to radiator.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 57,509 miles

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

head lights not matched pair

near side rear axel retaining strap mount damaged

oil leak near filter

slight near side rear brake binde

water leak on bottom hose

Pass 9 Oct 2008 56,939 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 56,626 miles

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

alternator belt poor condition

Fail 31 Oct 2007 56,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

alternator belt poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2006 56,453 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 56,378 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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EBT 357L is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EBT 357L, 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 EBT 357L registered?

EBT 357L is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is EBT 357L safe to buy?

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