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OPN 511R

1976 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,020 mi
Last recorded47,020 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPN 511R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 47,020 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 46,759 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 46,453 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 45,975 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 45,723 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 45,408 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 44,950 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 44,616 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 43,824 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 43,384 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres are split. Replacements are recommended

Fail 9 May 2017 43,383 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front and both rear tyres are split. Replacements are recommended

Pass 13 May 2016 43,084 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracked/perished

Rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 21 May 2015 42,937 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 42,796 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 42,796 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 42,616 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 42,495 miles

Both rear tyres are c racking / perishing.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Pass 21 May 2011 42,307 miles

near side front king pin upper joint worn slightly.

rear tyres cracking.

small amount of pay in front wheel bearings.

small cut in near side rear tyre inner side wall.

Pass 22 May 2010 42,181 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyre outer walls cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,048 miles

off side rear brake hose cracking slightly.

rear tyres starting to cracke.

small amount of play in near side front king pin.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 42,039 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

off side rear brake hose cracking slightly.

rear tyres starting to cracke.

small amount of play in near side front king pin.

Pass 2 May 2008 41,765 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 41,604 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 41,156 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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OPN 511R is a 1976 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OPN 511R, 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 OPN 511R?

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What year was OPN 511R registered?

OPN 511R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is OPN 511R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPN 511R shows 24 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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