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ELX 149

1976 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,564 mi
Last recorded47,564 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELX 149
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 47,564 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 47,564 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 43,896 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 43,896 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 43,376 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 43,376 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 41,581 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 41,536 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,940 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 39,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,554 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,632 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,801 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,871 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,513 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

WIPER BLADES SPLIT

Pass 29 Jun 2006 30,508 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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ELX 149 is a 1976 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 ELX 149, 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 50 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 ELX 149 registered?

ELX 149 is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is ELX 149 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELX 149 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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