MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,664 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
front crossmember and o/s/f chassis starting to corrode
o/s/r chassis and front crossmember staring to corrode
slight play in both front king pins
front cross member starting to corrode
o/s/r chassis starting to corrode
front cross member starting to corrode
o/s/r chassis leg starting to corrode
underside of vehicle has been welded and undersealed
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front cross member starting to corrode
o/s/r chassis leg starting to corrode
underside of vehicle has been welded and undersealed
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
gearbox cross member starting to corrode
n/s/r hub splines have some play
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ELE 798J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 ELE 798J, 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.
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What year was ELE 798J registered?
ELE 798J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 26 October 1970.
Is ELE 798J safe to buy?
The MOT history for ELE 798J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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