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MMT 760C

1965 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

51,681 mi
Last recorded51,681 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1965 MG B Roadster34,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMT 760C
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 51,681 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play front offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 51,681 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play front offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 50,977 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Water leak suspect thermostat housing

Pass 21 Mar 2022 50,302 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 50,060 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed outwith prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 50,060 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp tail lights go out when on dip beam (4.2.3 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed outwith prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 50,050 miles

Offside Fuel tank leaking Corroded beside mounting strap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on Switch faulty (4.2.2 (a))

Exhaust fouling on N/S/R lower shocker bolt

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 49,287 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 49,287 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking At fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,507 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 47,579 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 47,575 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted master cylinder (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 46,574 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,942 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 45,936 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,038 miles

Oil leak

Rearmost exhaust mounting broken (system is still adequately supported)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2014 45,032 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rearmost exhaust mounting broken (system is still adequately supported)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 43,892 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 43,877 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,921 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 41,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,929 miles

Something rolling loose inside n/s/f tyre?

Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,098 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,934 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,751 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 33,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 29,900 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 29,894 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tank straps rusty †rack noisy MONITOR †running badly

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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MMT 760C is a 1965 MG B Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1965 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 34,735 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MMT 760C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 61 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MMT 760C registered?

MMT 760C is a 1965 MG B Roadster, first registered on 1 April 1965.

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