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OAT 781V

1996 MG B

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,725 mi
Last recorded79,725 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1996 MG B43,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAT 781V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 79,725 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 79,546 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 79,219 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 78,568 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 78,568 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2013 77,727 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,861 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight oil leak nearside rear hub

Fail 12 Apr 2012 76,861 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight oil leak nearside rear hub

Pass 4 Apr 2011 74,984 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 72,234 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 73,463 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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OAT 781V is a 1996 MG B in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 43,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OAT 781V, 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 30 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OAT 781V registered?

OAT 781V is a 1996 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is OAT 781V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAT 781V shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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