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EHT 691K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,549 mi
Last recorded22,549 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHT 691K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 22,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 22,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 21,919 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 21,237 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 19,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 17,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 15,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 15,436 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 12,851 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 9,967 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 6,840 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 6,751 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 6,751 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 6,518 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 6,146 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 5,261 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 5,228 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Mar 2006 3,673 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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EHT 691K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EHT 691K, 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 EHT 691K registered?

EHT 691K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is EHT 691K safe to buy?

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