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OIL 737

1974 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

15,893 mi
Last recorded15,893 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1974 MG B Roadster24,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 737
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 15,893 miles

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

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

slight corrosion all over

Pass 26 Apr 2017 15,168 miles

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion all over

Pass 4 May 2016 14,225 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion all over

Pass 15 May 2015 13,936 miles

Oil leak

rear diff is leaking

Fail 8 May 2015 13,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

rear diff is leaking

Pass 9 May 2014 13,930 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

diff leak

gearbox leak

handbrake lever at rear axle slight movemont

Fail 8 May 2014 13,927 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

diff leak

gearbox leak

handbrake lever at rear axle slight movemont

Pass 3 May 2013 13,822 miles

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 2 May 2013 13,822 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

gearbox oil leak

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 13,701 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 13,680 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,418 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 13,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 13,047 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 12,991 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 12,788 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 12,788 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 12,154 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 12,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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OIL 737 is a 1974 MG B Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1974 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 24,235 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OIL 737, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OIL 737 is a 1974 MG B Roadster, first registered on 12 June 1974.

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