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OAJ 248P

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,842 mi
Last recorded81,842 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAJ 248P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 81,842 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 81,459 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 81,277 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 81,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 79,771 miles

Oil leak

play evident in front rack ends

Fail 13 Jun 2013 79,771 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

play evident in front rack ends

Pass 11 Jul 2012 79,598 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 79,348 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 79,348 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 78,425 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 77,188 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s beam on min

wipers poor

Pass 9 Jul 2009 77,188 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s beam on min

wipers poor

Pass 10 Jul 2008 76,374 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 75,774 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 75,774 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 75,578 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 75,578 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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OAJ 248P is a 1976 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OAJ 248P, 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 OAJ 248P registered?

OAJ 248P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is OAJ 248P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAJ 248P shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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