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OJA 539M

1974 MG B Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,964 mi
Last recorded8,964 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B Roadster24,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJA 539M
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 8,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipes (joint) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front king pin slight play

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 8,956 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipes (joint) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front king pin slight play

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 8,177 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Oil leak half shaft ()

front kingpins slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2016 7,400 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached wiring clamp missing under vehicle (1.9.2b)

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

front prop u/j needs greasing (play)

oil leak osr half shaft

Pass 25 Aug 2015 6,991 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 6,974 miles

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 6,265 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 6,265 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 6,255 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft joint worn

Pass 4 May 2013 5,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 4 Apr 2012 5,435 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 5,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion to nearside and offside inner wings by brake master cylinder and brake servo

Pass 14 Apr 2010 4,364 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 4,147 miles

possible hub seal leak on osr

Fail 7 May 2008 4,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

possible hub seal leak on osr

Pass 19 Jul 2006 3,792 miles

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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OJA 539M is a 1974 MG B Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OJA 539M, 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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OJA 539M is a 1974 MG B Roadster, first registered on 8 January 1974.

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