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ELK 600J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

22,756 mi
Last recorded22,756 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELK 600J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 22,756 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 22,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2015 22,740 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

rear axle leaking N/S/R

water pump leaking

Fail 14 May 2015 22,731 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

rear axle leaking N/S/R

water pump leaking

Pass 14 May 2014 22,274 miles

n/s/r diff seal leaking slightly

water pump leaking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 22,273 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/r diff seal leaking slightly

water pump leaking

Pass 8 May 2013 20,692 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 19,799 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,129 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 19,126 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 17,801 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

near side rear back plate damp

play in rear axle

Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,066 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 14,421 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 14,421 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 74,408 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,363 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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ELK 600J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ELK 600J, 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 ELK 600J registered?

ELK 600J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 10 September 1970.

Is ELK 600J safe to buy?

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