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OJN 261P

1976 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,737 mi
Last recorded59,737 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb29,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJN 261P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 59,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion to brake pipes across rear axle

Slight dampness around nearside rear brake back plate

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 May 2017 58,672 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 58,672 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 58,416 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch splitting

Nearside front suspension trunnion bushes perishing

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

corrosion to various parts of floorpan/chassis rails

oil leak to engine

oil leak to nearside rear hub area,differential oil

tyre pressures feel low

various corrosion to all front suspension components

Fail 29 Apr 2016 58,370 miles

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

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

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch splitting

Nearside front suspension trunnion bushes perishing

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

corrosion to various parts of floorpan/chassis rails

oil leak to engine

oil leak to nearside rear hub area,differential oil

tyre pressures feel low

various corrosion to all front suspension components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 58,120 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,120 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 57,913 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 57,768 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 57,318 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 57,084 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 56,781 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 56,621 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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OJN 261P is a 1976 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1976 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 29,900 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OJN 261P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OJN 261P registered?

OJN 261P is a 1976 MG Mgb, first registered on 5 April 1976.

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