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ELU 818J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,590 mi
Last recorded20,590 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELU 818J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 20,590 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 12,027 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 11,216 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 11,210 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 10,542 miles

Offside Rear rubber fuel line starting to perrish

Pass 15 Jul 2015 9,587 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake starting to binde

Pass 28 Jul 2014 9,458 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 9,451 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 9,338 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 9,202 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jul 2011 9,042 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 9,042 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 8,859 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 8,859 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 8,270 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 7,507 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 7,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 7,443 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 7,204 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 7,199 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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ELU 818J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ELU 818J, 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 ELU 818J?

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What year was ELU 818J registered?

ELU 818J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 6 November 1970.

Is ELU 818J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELU 818J shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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