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OAM 427M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,682 mi
Last recorded59,682 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAM 427M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,682 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 58,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 May 2016 58,889 miles

Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 58,486 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside centre jacking point corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 8 May 2015 58,478 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside centre jacking point corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 3 May 2014 57,710 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 56,040 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 51,733 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 51,664 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,023 miles

front brake discs and majority of brake pipes, corroded

rear axle, o/s check strap snapped

Fail 25 Mar 2011 47,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs and majority of brake pipes, corroded

rear axle, o/s check strap snapped

Pass 26 Apr 2008 45,631 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 45,622 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 44,551 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 44,542 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OAM 427M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OAM 427M, 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 OAM 427M registered?

OAM 427M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 26 October 1973.

Is OAM 427M safe to buy?

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