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OBR 200P

1976 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,912 mi
Last recorded24,912 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBR 200P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 24,912 miles

Hazard lights inoperative.

Rear sills corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2019 24,863 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 24,863 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2017 24,821 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front springs corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Surface corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2016 24,064 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 24,054 miles

Fuel pipe leaking leaking fuel hose (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

emission due to fuel leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s rear tyre has cracks in the sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2013 23,387 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 21,654 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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OBR 200P is a 1976 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OBR 200P, 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 OBR 200P?

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What year was OBR 200P registered?

OBR 200P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1976.

Is OBR 200P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBR 200P shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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