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OOY 953R

1976 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,338 mi
Last recorded59,338 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOY 953R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 59,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2011 59,326 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Battery insecure

heater box leaking

radiator insecure and leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2008 59,140 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 59,139 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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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OOY 953R is a 1976 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OOY 953R, 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

How do I check the history of OOY 953R?

You can check the full history of OOY 953R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OOY 953R registered?

OOY 953R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 2 August 1976.

Is OOY 953R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOY 953R shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OOY 953R have outstanding finance?

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