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OTX 952R

1976 MG B

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,761 mi
Last recorded26,761 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTX 952R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 26,761 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,362 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 26,362 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,413 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 25,802 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 25,802 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,309 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 25,309 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 24,365 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 24,365 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OTX 952R is a 1976 MG B in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OTX 952R, 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 OTX 952R?

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What year was OTX 952R registered?

OTX 952R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is OTX 952R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTX 952R shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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