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OUK 350R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,201 mi
Last recorded7,201 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUK 350R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 7,201 miles

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

slight play in propshaft rear u.j.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 7,200 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight play in propshaft rear u.j.

Pass 4 May 2016 6,840 miles

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

lower steering column catching on chassis

slight tread separation/cracking on o/s front and n/s rear tyres in places

Pass 9 Jun 2015 5,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

battery not sat in tray fully

o/s/r upper number plate light inoprotive

Pass 3 Jun 2014 4,156 miles

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

slight play in steering column/rack

slight play propshaft rear u/j

Pass 20 Jun 2013 3,152 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 2,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 2,106 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 2,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 1,744 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 1,116 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 434 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 431 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 99,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 98,610 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 98,610 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 97,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 97,222 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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OUK 350R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUK 350R, 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.

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What year was OUK 350R registered?

OUK 350R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 16 September 1976.

Is OUK 350R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUK 350R shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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