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OOB 471R

1976 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

27,658 mi
Last recorded27,658 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOB 471R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 27,658 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 27,658 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 26,718 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 26,026 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 24,908 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 24,908 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 24,143 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 24,143 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 23,020 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 22,024 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 20,829 miles

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

knocking in steering column and play

o/s and n/s bearings noisey

Fail 13 Aug 2010 20,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

knocking in steering column and play

o/s and n/s bearings noisey

Pass 5 Aug 2009 19,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

slight play in front uj at gearbox

Fail 3 Aug 2009 19,112 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

slight play in front uj at gearbox

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,643 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 18,623 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,542 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 18,532 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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OOB 471R is a 1976 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OOB 471R, 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 OOB 471R registered?

OOB 471R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 22 November 1976.

Is OOB 471R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOB 471R shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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