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EHT 794K

1971 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,195 mi
Last recorded38,195 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHT 794K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 38,195 miles

Alternator noisy

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front floor rail corroded[outside prescribed areas]

Fail 2 Feb 2011 38,195 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside floor support box section corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,176 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 38,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

All other tyres are deteriorating,and will eventually cause structure failure.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 38,150 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 794K is a 1971 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 794K, 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

How do I check the history of EHT 794K?

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What year was EHT 794K registered?

EHT 794K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 22 November 1971.

Is EHT 794K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHT 794K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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