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OYS 314P

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,338 mi
Last recorded62,338 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYS 314P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 62,338 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 61,858 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded mainline front to rear ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 61,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded mainline front to rear ()

Pass 31 May 2013 61,846 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,689 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,636 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 61,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Sep 2010 61,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b) DANGEROUS

front brakes slight bind

Pass 1 Jun 2007 59,663 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 58,148 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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OYS 314P is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OYS 314P, 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 OYS 314P registered?

OYS 314P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 20 May 1976.

Is OYS 314P safe to buy?

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