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OEK 340R

1976 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

10,341 mi
Last recorded10,341 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2007
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEK 340R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2007 10,341 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 10,341 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in front suspension & o/s/f steering

surface corossion & sings of welding around underbody areas

Fail 6 May 2006 10,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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OEK 340R is a 1976 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 OEK 340R, 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 OEK 340R registered?

OEK 340R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1976.

Is OEK 340R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEK 340R shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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