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ELY 680J

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,053 mi
Last recorded37,053 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELY 680J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 37,053 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 37,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 35,675 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 35,479 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 34,874 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,609 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 34,295 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 33,731 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,408 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,786 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,380 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 30,455 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,790 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,478 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 27,348 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 25,965 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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ELY 680J is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ELY 680J, 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 ELY 680J?

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What year was ELY 680J registered?

ELY 680J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 9 November 1970.

Is ELY 680J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELY 680J shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ELY 680J have outstanding finance?

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