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EGB 21K

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,691 mi
Last recorded17,691 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGB 21K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 17,691 miles

Nearside slight play in the steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2024 17,039 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 16,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2006 10,256 miles

weelded repairs around rear spring front mountings just acceptable.

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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EGB 21K is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 EGB 21K, 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.

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What year was EGB 21K registered?

EGB 21K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is EGB 21K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGB 21K shows 4 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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