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ECP 5S

1977 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,179 mi
Last recorded72,179 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECP 5S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 72,179 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 71,958 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 71,288 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 70,216 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front inner rack end slight play

Fail 1 Sep 2010 70,216 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked (2.4.F.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front inner rack end slight play

Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre perrished side wall

Fail 11 Sep 2009 70,213 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre perrished side wall

Pass 1 Sep 2008 70,186 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s rear inner rack end

Pass 3 Sep 2007 70,156 miles

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

slight play in o/s inner rack end

Fail 22 Aug 2007 70,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s front inner rack end slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2006 70,134 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

hand brake high but not to stop

Fail 29 Aug 2006 70,134 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

handbrake high but not to stop

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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ECP 5S is a 1977 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 ECP 5S, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ECP 5S registered?

ECP 5S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 11 November 1977.

Is ECP 5S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECP 5S shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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