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EWL 40S

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,536 mi
Last recorded80,536 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWL 40S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2019 80,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bushes at subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear at battery mounting box (1.1.11 (c))

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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EWL 40S is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 EWL 40S, 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 49 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 EWL 40S registered?

EWL 40S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 8 August 1977.

Is EWL 40S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWL 40S shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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