MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,588 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both front lower wishbone bushes poor
Both front lower wishbone bushes poor
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front lower wishbone bushes poor
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front lower wishbone bushes poor
front brake disc,s corroded
offside rear brake binding slightly
offside rear shock absorber damp
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front lower wishbone bushes poor
front brake disc,s corroded
offside rear brake binding slightly
offside rear shock absorber damp
front lower wishbone inner bushes poor
nearside rear brake could be better
nearside rear light lens fadding
rear axle metal brake pipes becoming corroded
corrosion appearing to inner and outter sills
lower windsreen going misty
slight lift in king pins
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
old repair to o/s sill
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
old repair to o/s sill
How Reliable is the MG B?
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ELL 899J is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 ELL 899J, 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 ELL 899J registered?
ELL 899J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 8 October 1970.
Is ELL 899J safe to buy?
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