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OCF 470R

1976 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,578 mi
Last recorded3,578 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCF 470R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 3,578 miles

Slight lift in front trunions bearings .

Wipers slow .

Pass 24 Nov 2022 3,514 miles

Both front floorpans to sills corroded .

Slight play in both front trunions .

Pass 5 Nov 2021 3,405 miles

Play in both front suspension trunions .

Play in steering rack .

Fail 4 Nov 2021 3,405 miles

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

Play in both front suspension trunions .

Play in steering rack .

Pass 7 Nov 2020 3,285 miles

under side covered in underseal

Pass 5 Aug 2019 3,159 miles

Both front floorpans corroded.

Lift in up and lower suspension trunions

Fail 25 Jun 2019 3,158 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Both front floorpans corroded.

Brake servo hose very badly split and perished.

Lift in both front suspension top and lower trunions.

Rear brakes binding slightly .

Pass 31 Jul 2014 3,090 miles

slight play in n/ and o/f front lower trunions

Pass 15 Jul 2013 3,064 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 3,004 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 2,568 miles

All exhaust rubber mtgs split and perished.

Slight wear and play in both front suspension trunions.

Fail 30 Sep 2010 2,568 miles

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

All exhaust rubber mtgs split and perished.

Slight wear and play in both front suspension trunions.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 2,568 miles

rear exhaust mt broken

rear handbrake mt broken

slight play in both front hub assemblies

Pass 10 Sep 2008 2,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

fuel tank corroded.

surface corrosion on chassis members

Pass 9 Oct 2007 2,563 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 2,254 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 2,253 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers in a poor condition

n/side rear tyre badly perrished

o/side rear tyre getting low on tread

slight play in n/side and o/side steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2005 1,727 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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OCF 470R is a 1976 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1976 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,848 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OCF 470R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 50 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OCF 470R registered?

OCF 470R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 29 October 1976.

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