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OWO 536R

1976 MG B

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,728 mi
Last recorded2,728 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWO 536R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 2,728 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 2,518 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 1,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge clos to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 1,142 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 812 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 700 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 376 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,324 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,081 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 94,071 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,844 miles

under body heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Jul 2014 90,712 miles

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

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

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2013 81,007 miles

emissions are very weak

Fail 24 Jul 2013 81,007 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions are very weak

Fail 1 Nov 2012 80,998 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 89,900 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 88,817 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 88,812 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 86,725 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 86,723 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 85,804 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 84,266 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 82,285 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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OWO 536R is a 1976 MG B in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OWO 536R, 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 OWO 536R registered?

OWO 536R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 12 November 1976.

Is OWO 536R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWO 536R shows 24 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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