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OOA 239R

1976 MG B

Beige Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,963 mi
Last recorded96,963 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOA 239R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,963 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 96,558 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,906 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 30,050 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 29,216 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,291 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,286 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,449 miles

slight noise in rack

track rod gaiter split nsf

Pass 6 Apr 2010 25,799 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,497 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 22,902 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,902 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,764 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 19,842 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 19,842 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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OOA 239R is a 1976 MG B in Beige with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OOA 239R, 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 OOA 239R registered?

OOA 239R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is OOA 239R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOA 239R shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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