MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all tyres heavily perished
both front lower wishbones inner bushes worn
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner arch/sill and outer sill insecure (2.4.A.3)
all tyres heavily perished
both front lower wishbones inner bushes worn
all tyres perished
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
all tyres perished
All tyres have some cracking at tread edge. Fronts more so.
Offside rear end panel to cill, some corrosion. panel edge fixing not completely secure.
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All tyres have some cracking at tread edge. Fronts more so.
Offside rear end panel to cill, some corrosion. panel edge fixing not completely secure.
Offside rear axle travel strap deteriorated.
corrosion to offside rear sill end.
Indicators slower at idle, acceptable.
Offside rear cill-end/wing panel area corroded.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight play in the o/s/f king pin
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
excessive travel on hand brake
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OAY 956M is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 OAY 956M, 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.
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OAY 956M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 10 October 1973.
Is OAY 956M safe to buy?
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