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ELU 810J

1970 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,941 mi
Last recorded26,941 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELU 810J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2017 26,941 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 26,519 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 26,303 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 25,852 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 25,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,164 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play detected in steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,766 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 24,287 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,727 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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ELU 810J is a 1970 MG Mgb in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 31,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELU 810J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ELU 810J?

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What year was ELU 810J registered?

ELU 810J is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 5 November 1970.

Is ELU 810J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELU 810J shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ELU 810J have outstanding finance?

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