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OGB 510P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,117 mi
Last recorded12,117 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGB 510P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 12,117 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 12,049 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 11,826 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 11,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2014 11,574 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2013 10,978 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 10,776 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 10,342 miles

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jun 2007 109,785 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear fuel pipe corroded slightly

Fail 1 Jun 2007 9,775 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight split brake pedal rubber

Pass 31 May 2006 9,250 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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OGB 510P is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OGB 510P, 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 OGB 510P registered?

OGB 510P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 7 April 1976.

Is OGB 510P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGB 510P shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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