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OPY 959R

1976 MG B

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,380 mi
Last recorded19,380 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2008
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPY 959R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2008 19,380 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 19,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front suspension cross member has corrosion internally NOT holed but may well be weakened

Pass 14 May 2007 16,369 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 16,095 miles

Chips in zone A but within perameters

Engine oil leak

Fog Light not fitted

Front Pads Low

Front chasis corroded

Front springs corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Rear brake off balance by 15%

Rear chasis corroded

Rear springs corroded

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering rack

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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OPY 959R is a 1976 MG B in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OPY 959R, 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 OPY 959R?

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What year was OPY 959R registered?

OPY 959R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 23 August 1976.

Is OPY 959R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPY 959R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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