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OYC 42P

1976 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,443 mi
Last recorded16,443 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYC 42P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 16,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 15,113 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 14,606 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 117,569 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 14,497 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 14,312 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 14,312 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 13,948 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 13,856 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 12,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2010 11,951 miles

front suspension and brake components corroding

n/s/f tyre sidewalls deteriorating

n/s/r tyre sidewalls deteriorating

o/s/f tyre sidewalls deteriorating

rear suspension and brake components corroding

underbody corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2009 10,819 miles

clutch slave flexi pipe leaking and weak

n/s rack gaiter perishing

rear tyres starting to split

slight blow centre exhaust joint

Fail 15 Jan 2009 10,819 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

clutch slave flexi pipe leaking and weak

n/s rack gaiter perishing

rear tyres starting to split

slight blow centre exhaust joint

Pass 14 Nov 2007 9,829 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 9,277 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 8,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot lock damaged

front number plate slightly loose

handbrake travel

horn poor

nearside front seat slight loose

nearside front side lamp dim

nearside reverse lamp inop

offside front headlamp pattern getting poor

oil leak from oil cooler

oil leak gearbox area

slight corrosion around brake master cylinder

slight play in both front hubs

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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OYC 42P is a 1976 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OYC 42P, 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 OYC 42P registered?

OYC 42P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 20 April 1976.

Is OYC 42P safe to buy?

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