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ODC 419R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,017 mi
Last recorded71,017 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODC 419R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 71,017 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 70,261 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 69,929 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 69,367 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 69,081 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 68,885 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 68,866 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber split (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steering wheel bent and high spot on steering or bush

Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,651 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 68,235 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 67,930 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 67,521 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 67,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2007 66,544 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 66,056 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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ODC 419R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ODC 419R, 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 ODC 419R registered?

ODC 419R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is ODC 419R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODC 419R shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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