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OPE 665R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,312 mi
Last recorded18,312 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPE 665R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 18,312 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 18,312 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 17,424 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

nearside half shaft oil leak

slight play in offside front wheel

Fail 27 Feb 2013 17,424 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

nearside half shaft oil leak

slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,030 miles

nearside rear halfshaft oil leak

slight play in offside front track arm

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,441 miles

Offside front tie rod has slight play

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2010 12,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

Fail 26 Feb 2010 12,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 26 Feb 2009 10,399 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 10,393 miles

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

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

rear fog inop

Pass 12 Feb 2008 9,451 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 7,815 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 7,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 5,269 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 5,269 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp warning light not working.

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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OPE 665R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OPE 665R, 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 OPE 665R registered?

OPE 665R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 26 August 1976.

Is OPE 665R safe to buy?

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