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EOP 71V

1980 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,160 mi
Last recorded88,160 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOP 71V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 88,160 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 87,687 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 87,687 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 87,567 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,403 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 87,297 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 87,297 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe on fuel pump (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 87,249 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,756 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 86,756 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 85,173 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 84,626 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 84,551 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 82,157 miles

all underbody corroding.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 79,267 miles

INNER AND OUTER SILL CORROSION,NO HOLES YET.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 79,266 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

INNER AND OUTER SILL CORROSION,NO HOLES YET.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 74,596 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 71,836 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 71,615 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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EOP 71V is a 1980 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 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 EOP 71V, 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 46 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EOP 71V?

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What year was EOP 71V registered?

EOP 71V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 4 June 1980.

Is EOP 71V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOP 71V shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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