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EPH 744J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,724 mi
Last recorded78,724 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPH 744J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 78,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering wheel/column, not excessive.

Fail 29 Jun 2022 78,724 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering wheel/column, not excessive.

Pass 15 Jun 2021 78,634 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 78,536 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 78,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2018 78,150 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 77,749 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 76,625 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,631 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,983 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 72,360 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,142 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,720 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 68,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

mainbeam warning lamp not working

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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EPH 744J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EPH 744J, 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 EPH 744J registered?

EPH 744J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 3 February 1971.

Is EPH 744J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPH 744J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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