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OCX 120T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

9,382 mi
Last recorded9,382 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCX 120T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 9,382 miles

o/s n/s centre jacking point slightly corroded

o/s n/s centre jacking point slightly corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2017 9,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s n/s centre jacking point slightly corroded

o/s n/s centre jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 9,354 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2016 9,354 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2015 9,046 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 8,791 miles

nearside inner sill correoded but not seriously weakend

offside outer sill corroded but not seriously weakend

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2013 8,469 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 8,463 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

n/s centre jacking point corred to excess outside prescrided area

Pass 18 Aug 2012 8,005 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 8,005 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 7,349 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 7,339 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 6,970 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 6,455 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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OCX 120T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 OCX 120T, 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 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OCX 120T registered?

OCX 120T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 5 January 1979.

Is OCX 120T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCX 120T shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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