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ECX 41S

1977 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,056 mi
Last recorded58,056 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 MG B GT49,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECX 41S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 58,056 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 58,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 57,343 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 56,592 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 55,499 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,851 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,100 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 53,152 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,010 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,880 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 52,714 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,513 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 52,372 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 52,156 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 52,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 51,909 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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ECX 41S is a 1977 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1977 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 49,378 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ECX 41S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 49 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ECX 41S?

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What year was ECX 41S registered?

ECX 41S is a 1977 MG B GT, first registered on 7 November 1977.

Is ECX 41S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECX 41S shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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