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OCE 624M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,223 mi
Last recorded26,223 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCE 624M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 26,223 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 26,223 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 25,864 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 25,301 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 24,633 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 23,449 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,080 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 23,070 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 22,990 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 22,008 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 20,340 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 20,235 miles

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

n/s/r floorpan around front rear leaf spring mounting has been weld repaired from inside vehicle and fillered underneath

Pass 29 Jul 2010 19,039 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2010 19,039 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,393 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel long

Pass 7 Aug 2008 15,804 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 15,770 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

handbrake travel long

some play in both front hubs

Pass 19 Jul 2007 14,187 miles

slight play in all wheels

steering wheel has very slight sideways movement

Pass 24 Jul 2006 13,047 miles

Nearside rear axle seal leaking

Offside front wheel bearing rough

Pass 22 Jul 2005 11,686 miles

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

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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OCE 624M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 OCE 624M, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OCE 624M registered?

OCE 624M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 4 February 1974.

Is OCE 624M safe to buy?

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