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EWL 559S

1977 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,822 mi
Last recorded11,822 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWL 559S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 11,822 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 11,821 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 11,680 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 11,425 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 11,088 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 11,055 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 10,889 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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EWL 559S is a 1977 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EWL 559S, 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

How do I check the history of EWL 559S?

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What year was EWL 559S registered?

EWL 559S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 22 August 1977.

Is EWL 559S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWL 559S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EWL 559S have outstanding finance?

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