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EOE 902K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,766 mi
Last recorded95,766 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOE 902K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 95,766 miles

Offside Front upper king pin joint slight play

minor surface corrosion appearing where sealant wearing off

Fail 23 Jul 2019 95,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front upper king pin joint slight play

minor surface corrosion appearing where sealant wearing off

Pass 30 Jul 2018 95,657 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 95,655 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear boot not opening ///

Pass 22 Aug 2013 95,346 miles

n/s rear brake drum has slight run out

slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing

slight wear in o/s front king pin

three exhaust mountings poor

Fail 25 Jul 2013 95,339 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

n/s rear drum has a slight run out

slight noise on front n/s wheel bearing

slight wear in o/s front king pin

three exhaust mountains poor

Pass 2 Aug 2012 94,792 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 94,291 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 94,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2010 93,436 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 93,436 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 92,446 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 92,440 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear foot brake not as good as n/s

water pump leaking

Pass 10 Apr 2008 91,637 miles

three tyres have cracks in side walls

Pass 19 Apr 2007 91,204 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 91,199 miles

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

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 902K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 902K, 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 EOE 902K registered?

EOE 902K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 22 October 1971.

Is EOE 902K safe to buy?

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