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ELE 798J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,664 mi
Last recorded49,664 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELE 798J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 49,664 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 49,520 miles

o/s/r chassis and front crossmember staring to corrode

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,236 miles

front cross member starting to corrode

o/s/r chassis starting to corrode

Pass 29 May 2014 48,899 miles

front cross member starting to corrode

o/s/r chassis leg starting to corrode

underside of vehicle has been welded and undersealed

Fail 20 May 2014 48,899 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,751 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,601 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,245 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 46,245 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 45,147 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,147 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 44,229 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 43,345 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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