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EKP 164K

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,661 mi
Last recorded32,661 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 164K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,661 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,088 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,983 miles

recommend co be attended too, running high

Fail 9 Aug 2008 31,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

recommend co be attended too, running high

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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EKP 164K is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 EKP 164K, 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 EKP 164K registered?

EKP 164K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is EKP 164K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKP 164K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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