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EJB 875K

1971 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,252 mi
Last recorded36,252 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJB 875K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 36,252 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 35,178 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 33,406 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 30,415 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 27,295 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 22,635 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 15,155 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 10,995 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 9,263 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 6,958 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 5,557 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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EJB 875K is a 1971 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 30,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJB 875K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJB 875K?

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What year was EJB 875K registered?

EJB 875K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 4 October 1971.

Is EJB 875K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJB 875K shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJB 875K have outstanding finance?

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