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EKP 395K

1971 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,140 mi
Last recorded19,140 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 395K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,140 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 18,934 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 18,934 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 18,628 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 18,158 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 18,118 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 17,475 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 17,475 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 17,483 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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EKP 395K is a 1971 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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 EKP 395K, 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 EKP 395K?

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What year was EKP 395K registered?

EKP 395K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 17 December 1971.

Is EKP 395K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKP 395K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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