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OEL 767W

1981 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,519 mi
Last recorded12,519 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEL 767W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 12,519 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Kingpins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 12,517 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Kingpins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 12,287 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 12,276 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 11,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Jun 2019 11,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Jun 2018 11,334 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Jun 2018 11,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2017 11,091 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 10,349 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 10,141 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 9,991 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 9,851 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 9,831 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 9,820 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight bearing noise from nearside front wheel

Pass 20 Jul 2010 9,445 miles

Front Windscreen Has Some General Scratches.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Start of General Corrosion to Offside and Nearside Rear Sill Areas.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 9,440 miles

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

Front Windscreen Has Some General Scratches.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Start of General Corrosion to Offside and Nearside Rear Sill Areas.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 8,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 9 Nov 2007 7,407 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear service brake imbalance

Pass 10 Nov 2006 5,747 miles

nearside front steering rack gaiter deteriorated

offside rear brake performance low on effort

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 8 Nov 2005 4,471 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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OEL 767W is a 1981 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 OEL 767W, 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 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OEL 767W registered?

OEL 767W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 9 April 1981.

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