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OAP 258

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,088 mi
Last recorded109,088 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAP 258
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2017 109,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2011 8,982 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 8,768 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 8,412 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 8,031 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 7,895 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 7,798 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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OAP 258 is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OAP 258, 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 OAP 258 registered?

OAP 258 is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is OAP 258 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAP 258 shows 7 tests 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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