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ELS 17S

1977 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

25,553 mi
Last recorded25,553 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1977 MG B GT49,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELS 17S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 25,553 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 25,552 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 25,432 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 25,299 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 25,170 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 25,043 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 24,920 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 24,650 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 24,357 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 24,020 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 23,615 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,461 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 23,308 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 23,137 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,998 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 22,843 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 22,751 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,551 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 22,280 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 22,107 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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ELS 17S is a 1977 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ELS 17S, 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

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What year was ELS 17S registered?

ELS 17S is a 1977 MG B GT, first registered on 6 September 1977.

Is ELS 17S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELS 17S shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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