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OCX 11T

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,258 mi
Last recorded98,258 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCX 11T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 98,258 miles

Central Oil leak gearbox ()

Central Rear Oil leak diff ()

Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 12 Jan 2018 98,258 miles

Central Oil leak gearbox ()

Central Rear Oil leak diff ()

Front Oil leak engine ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Nov 2016 96,656 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,813 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 94,734 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 94,140 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 93,199 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipe corrosion

nearside rear brake bake plate damp

Pass 17 Sep 2012 93,199 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipe corrosion

nearside rear brake bake plate damp

Pass 7 Sep 2011 92,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 90,412 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 89,080 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 87,271 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 85,838 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 85,819 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 85,819 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in offside of rack

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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OCX 11T is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 OCX 11T, 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 48 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 OCX 11T?

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What year was OCX 11T registered?

OCX 11T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 24 November 1978.

Is OCX 11T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCX 11T shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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