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OAJ 866M

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

54,886 mi
Last recorded54,886 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAJ 866M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 54,886 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axle check strap mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 54,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165T14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axle check strap mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 54,789 miles

Oil leak ()

Osr axle check strap mount broken

Fail 29 Jun 2017 54,788 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pump (7.2.3)

Osr axle check strap mount broken

Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,556 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,429 miles

o/s/f windscreen scratched

Fail 1 Apr 2014 54,429 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Feb 2013 54,039 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 54,039 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,859 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Aug 2011 53,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,535 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2010 53,529 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,651 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 51,989 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

noise from steering rack o/s

play in o/s/f king pin

slight play in hand brake leaver

Fail 30 Jul 2008 51,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

noise from steering rack o/s

play in o/s/f king pin

slight play in hand brake leaver

Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,336 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 50,567 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 49,207 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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OAJ 866M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 OAJ 866M, 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 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OAJ 866M registered?

OAJ 866M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 14 September 1973.

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