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OPJ 161R

1976 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,163 mi
Last recorded75,163 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPJ 161R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 75,163 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 73,485 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 68,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,791 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 67,753 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 67,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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OPJ 161R is a 1976 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OPJ 161R, 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 OPJ 161R registered?

OPJ 161R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 16 October 1976.

Is OPJ 161R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPJ 161R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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