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ODM 300P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

38,756 mi
Last recorded38,756 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODM 300P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 38,756 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2022 38,570 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Jul 2021 38,446 miles

Oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Jul 2021 38,413 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Jul 2020 38,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 37,781 miles

Battery holder slightly corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak from engine

Various general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2017 37,359 miles

Battery holder slightly corroded

Oil leak from engine

Various general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Jun 2017 37,359 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Battery holder slightly corroded

Oil leak from engine

Various general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2014 37,237 miles

Battery holder slightly corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front rack boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight oil leak from engine

Various general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,019 miles

Various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Sep 2012 36,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,660 miles

slight play in possible o/s/f wheel bearing.

various oil leaks.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 35,586 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r brake light appears slightly brighter than n/s.

slight play in possible o/s/f wheel bearing.

various oil leaks.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,834 miles

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Jul 2010 34,780 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,554 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,377 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 34,319 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,010 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 34,002 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Key and ignition barrel worn

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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ODM 300P is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ODM 300P, 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 ODM 300P?

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What year was ODM 300P registered?

ODM 300P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 3 February 1976.

Is ODM 300P safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODM 300P shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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