MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Front coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.2.6)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
battery loose but not insecure
nearside rear axle has a slight leak
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
battery loose but not insecure
nearside rear axle has a slight leak
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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ERC 540J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 ERC 540J, 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 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of ERC 540J?
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What year was ERC 540J registered?
ERC 540J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 25 January 1971.
Is ERC 540J safe to buy?
The MOT history for ERC 540J shows 9 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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