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OGR 780P

1976 MG B

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,872 mi
Last recorded43,872 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGR 780P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 43,872 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 43,871 miles

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 43,599 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 43,434 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Axel End Plate Has Oil Leak But Not Affecting Brakes

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight Corrosion To Both Front Chassis Rails

Surface Corrosion To Both Floor Pans But Not Excessive

Wipers Beginning To Smear

Fail 8 Nov 2016 43,420 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Axel End Plate Has Oil Leak But Not Affecting Brakes

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight Corrosion To Both Front Chassis Rails

Surface Corrosion To Both Floor Pans But Not Excessive

Wipers Beginning To Smear

Fail 18 Aug 2016 43,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut/sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear oil leak at back plate but brakes unaffected

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

surface corrosion to both floor pans

wipers beginning to smear

Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,689 miles

surface corrosion to underbody

Fail 20 Apr 2015 42,686 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,466 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak on rear axle nearside backplate and differential

Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,840 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,342 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,673 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,020 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,155 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,625 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,097 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 36,097 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 May 2006 35,458 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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OGR 780P is a 1976 MG B in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OGR 780P, 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.

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What year was OGR 780P registered?

OGR 780P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 8 March 1976.

Is OGR 780P safe to buy?

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