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EGN 77J

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,059 mi
Last recorded31,059 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGN 77J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 31,059 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 30,839 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 30,448 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 30,414 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 30,414 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 30,228 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 30,037 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 29,794 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 29,707 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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EGN 77J is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 EGN 77J, 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 56 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 EGN 77J?

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What year was EGN 77J registered?

EGN 77J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is EGN 77J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGN 77J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EGN 77J have outstanding finance?

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