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OGD 648P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

51,016 mi
Last recorded51,016 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGD 648P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 51,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner primary tread groove (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak both rear brake drums

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 51,010 miles

Battery insecure battery support excessively corroded (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner primary tread groove (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak both rear brake drums

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 50,932 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 50,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,511 miles

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

visable oil leak at rear drum area not affecting brakes. fuel pump loose

Fail 13 Apr 2015 50,508 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

visable oil leak at rear drum area not affecting brakes. fuel pump loose

Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,352 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 50,352 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,206 miles

battery box corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,988 miles

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

battery box slightly corroded

slight play nearside front suspension trunion

Fail 3 Apr 2012 49,988 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

battery box slightly corroded

slight play nearside front suspension trunion

Pass 18 May 2011 49,751 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 49,460 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 49,451 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 48,802 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 48,801 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 48,349 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 48,339 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 45,821 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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OGD 648P is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 OGD 648P, 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 OGD 648P registered?

OGD 648P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is OGD 648P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGD 648P shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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