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OYA 489P

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,631 mi
Last recorded15,631 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYA 489P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 15,631 miles

All tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 4 May 2017 15,176 miles

All four tyres beginning to crack/perish

Pass 12 May 2016 14,564 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 14,450 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 14,082 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,597 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 13,270 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 13,270 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 12,661 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 12,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 12,158 miles

slite freeplay in steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2008 11,902 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 11,902 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 11,511 miles

Windscreen cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2006 11,118 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 11,118 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OYA 489P is a 1976 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OYA 489P, 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 OYA 489P registered?

OYA 489P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1976.

Is OYA 489P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYA 489P shows 16 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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