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EOE 388K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

45,700 mi
Last recorded45,700 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOE 388K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 45,700 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 45,035 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 44,678 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 44,155 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 43,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush split (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 43,238 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top shock bush split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front steel wheel stud holes opened up

Pass 11 Jun 2020 42,523 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 42,500 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective Bolt missing drivers side

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 41,979 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 41,734 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 41,549 miles

some fuel tank nuts are loose

Pass 4 Dec 2015 41,450 miles

nearside passenger seat is missing

Fail 4 Dec 2015 41,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside passenger seat is missing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 41,445 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 41,417 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,323 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 41,267 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,143 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 41,141 miles

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 41,020 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 41,020 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,989 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 40,801 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 40,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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EOE 388K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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 EOE 388K, 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

How do I check the history of EOE 388K?

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What year was EOE 388K registered?

EOE 388K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 6 October 1971.

Is EOE 388K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOE 388K shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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