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OCC 234S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,431 mi
Last recorded1,431 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCC 234S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 1,431 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill holed but no with in 30 cm (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. not working as good as the osr (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil the top mount has a slight leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush steering rack has play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted both leaf springs are starting to become uneven (2.4.B.1a)

all the 4 tyres are 9 years old

Pass 23 May 2011 1,390 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 1,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 1,184 miles

heavily undersealed underneath.

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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OCC 234S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 OCC 234S, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OCC 234S registered?

OCC 234S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is OCC 234S safe to buy?

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