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EFD 328K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,597 mi
Last recorded66,597 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFD 328K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 66,597 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 66,036 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 65,425 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 64,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

cracks on o/s/r tyre

wipers smearing the windscreen

Pass 3 May 2013 64,515 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 64,512 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 64,371 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 64,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 64,351 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,349 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded at rear

fuel tank stained possible leak

Fail 26 Mar 2010 64,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

fuel tank stained possible leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,204 miles

Coolant leak

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 28 Mar 2008 59,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 53,884 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from nearside rear hub seal

Pass 18 Mar 2006 48,013 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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EFD 328K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EFD 328K, 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 EFD 328K registered?

EFD 328K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 9 September 1971.

Is EFD 328K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFD 328K shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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