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ELE 656J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,099 mi
Last recorded3,099 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELE 656J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2011 3,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 2,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 2,475 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

under body as been undersealed

under body repairs

Pass 20 Oct 2006 2,177 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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ELE 656J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ELE 656J, 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 ELE 656J?

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What year was ELE 656J registered?

ELE 656J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 28 August 1970.

Is ELE 656J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELE 656J shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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