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EPE 567J

1971 MG B

Grey Petrol 4900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,946 mi
Last recorded48,946 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPE 567J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,946 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 48,931 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 48,628 miles

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

Offside slight play found at end of steering rack

brake pedal travel is long

Pass 30 Dec 2014 48,553 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 48,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

indicator stalk is missing end knob

Pass 2 Jan 2014 48,326 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 47,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

cooling fan did not cut in

end of indicator stalk missing

o/s silencer is damaged/dented

Pass 23 Dec 2011 47,364 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

bonnet release sticks in open position but can be easily pushed back

end of indicator stalk is missing and dip light position is sensitive

o/s silencer is dented

Pass 19 Jan 2011 46,435 miles

Oil leak

end of indicator stalk missing but stalk still works

front brake discs have surface rust but front brake pads and braking effort was good

o/s centre silencer is dented

Fail 19 Jan 2011 46,435 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

end of indicator stalk missing but stalk still works

front brake discs have surface rust but front brake pads and braking effort was good

o/s centre silencer is dented

Pass 4 Dec 2007 37,841 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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EPE 567J is a 1971 MG B in Grey with a 4,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EPE 567J, 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 EPE 567J registered?

EPE 567J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 11 January 1971.

Is EPE 567J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPE 567J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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