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OBU 106R

1976 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,813 mi
Last recorded12,813 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBU 106R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 12,813 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 12,428 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 11,758 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 11,198 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 10,830 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 10,828 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 10,189 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 9,790 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 9,137 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 9,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 8,669 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 8,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OBU 106R is a 1976 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OBU 106R, 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 OBU 106R registered?

OBU 106R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 6 August 1976.

Is OBU 106R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBU 106R shows 12 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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