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EKP 51K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,831 mi
Last recorded82,831 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 51K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 82,831 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 82,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 76,825 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 76,555 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 76,310 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 76,180 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2014 75,965 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,878 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 75,776 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 75,691 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

offside rear axle check strap deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2009 75,503 miles

corrosion starting to offside rear wing lower front panel

Pass 21 May 2008 75,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 75,250 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

unable to fully inpsect metal brake pipes underneath vehicle due to underseal coating

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 51K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 51K, 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

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What year was EKP 51K registered?

EKP 51K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 12 November 1971.

Is EKP 51K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKP 51K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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