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EKP 391K

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,652 mi
Last recorded25,652 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 391K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 25,652 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 25,289 miles

Nearside front damper weak

Underside has slight corrosion in places

Pass 2 Aug 2016 24,674 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 24,227 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,902 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 23,078 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 21,960 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 21,960 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 19,702 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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EKP 391K is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKP 391K, 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 53 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 EKP 391K registered?

EKP 391K is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 22 January 1973.

Is EKP 391K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKP 391K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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