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OBH 20P

1976 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,502 mi
Last recorded30,502 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb29,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBH 20P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 30,502 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 30,502 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2013 29,309 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2013 29,309 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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OBH 20P is a 1976 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 29,900 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OBH 20P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBH 20P registered?

OBH 20P is a 1976 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 July 1976.

Is OBH 20P safe to buy?

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