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LEJ 401R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,748 mi
Last recorded96,748 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEJ 401R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 96,748 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 96,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 96,352 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 96,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 95,708 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 95,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 94,613 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 94,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 94,225 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 93,719 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 92,812 miles

Nearside Rear lower part of wing corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2018 92,812 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 91,861 miles

Nearside Rear lower part off wing starting to corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 91,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear lower part off wing starting to corroded

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 90,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 90,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front king pin worn to limit

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front king pin worn to limit

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside parking brake performance low

front exhaust support bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 3 Jul 2015 87,979 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 87,976 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front and offside fromt trunums slight play

Fail 14 Jun 2014 87,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front and offside fromt trunums slight play

Pass 31 May 2013 87,812 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 87,715 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 87,675 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 87,605 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 87,431 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 87,388 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 87,370 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 87,199 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 86,791 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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LEJ 401R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LEJ 401R, 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

How do I check the history of LEJ 401R?

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What year was LEJ 401R registered?

LEJ 401R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is LEJ 401R safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEJ 401R shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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