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OUK 487R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

17,670 mi
Last recorded17,670 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUK 487R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 17,670 miles

small surface cracks n/s & o/s front tyres

Fail 16 Apr 2015 17,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small surface cracks n/s+o/s front tyres

Fail 2 Jul 2014 17,651 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 17,582 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 17,567 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 487R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 487R, 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 OUK 487R registered?

OUK 487R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 8 October 1976.

Is OUK 487R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUK 487R shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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