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OCL 635M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,124 mi
Last recorded26,124 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCL 635M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 26,124 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 26,122 miles

Electrical wiring insecure wiring under bonnet/boot/behind passenger seat/starter motor/nearside front inner wheel arch/offside rear spring/near steering column. (1.9.2a)

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed near the battery (1.9.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 25,351 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 24,678 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 24,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 May 2014 24,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2013 24,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 23,467 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 23,104 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 22,609 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 21,917 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 21,917 miles

Nearside Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 21,128 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 21,020 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 20,368 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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OCL 635M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 OCL 635M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OCL 635M registered?

OCL 635M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 10 September 1973.

Is OCL 635M safe to buy?

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