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OUL 473R

1976 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

5,835 mi
Last recorded5,835 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb29,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUL 473R
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 5,835 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear,and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innerwing (3.6.C.3)

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

some corrosion to fuelpipe

some imbalance at rear brakes,nearside weaker

Fail 25 Nov 2016 5,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear,and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innerwing (3.6.C.3)

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

some corrosion to fuelpipe

some imbalance at rear brakes,nearside weaker

Pass 9 Sep 2015 3,391 miles

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

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

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

some corrosion present in petrol pipe

some noise from steering lock area

Fail 1 Sep 2015 3,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven weak (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

some corrosion present in petrol pipe

some noise from steering lock area

Pass 25 Oct 2014 2,446 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 2,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 1,753 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 987 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 99,127 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 99,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 97,458 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in offside front wheel

Pass 17 Aug 2009 96,444 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 96,444 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 95,294 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 95,291 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 93,529 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 93,526 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 91,495 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 91,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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OUL 473R is a 1976 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1976 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 29,900 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OUL 473R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OUL 473R registered?

OUL 473R is a 1976 MG Mgb, first registered on 9 September 1976.

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The MOT history for OUL 473R shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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