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B974 OGU

1985 Opel Manta

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,866 mi
Last recorded64,866 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB974 OGU
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 64,866 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2023 63,685 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 63,646 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,913 miles

Nearside front inner arch welded repairs are of an inadequate standard but not effecting brakes or steering

Fail 19 Apr 2017 62,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front inner arch welded repairs are of an inadequate standard but not effecting brakes or steering

Pass 19 May 2016 61,848 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 61,821 miles

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

all 4 tyres perishing in tread

front to rear fuel hose heavily perished

gear oil leak

movement in both front seats but not to excess

offside door corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,901 miles

both rear inner wings behind wheel corroded - not in a prescribed area

Fail 7 Apr 2015 59,901 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner wings behind wheel corroded - not in a prescribed area

Pass 26 Apr 2014 57,796 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 57,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

advanced corrosion rear under vehicle

headlamp reflectors slight deterioraded

n/s headlamp les is cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,178 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,746 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 54,736 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 52,301 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,840 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 42,100 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 37,013 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 36,384 miles

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

How Reliable is the Opel Manta?

Based on 9,040 MOT tests across 1,245 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
478
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 215
position lamp(s) not working 197
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 192
fog lamp not working 174
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B974 OGU is a 1985 Opel Manta in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1985 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 58,827 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 Opel Manta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B974 OGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Manta typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 41 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B974 OGU is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 5 July 1985.

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