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OEA 276L

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,270 mi
Last recorded31,270 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEA 276L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 31,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WORN AND CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 31,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WORN AND CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 31,270 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 51,270 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 31,270 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 3,120 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 3,120 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,145 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 32,145 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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OEA 276L is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 OEA 276L, 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 54 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 OEA 276L registered?

OEA 276L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 9 November 1972.

Is OEA 276L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEA 276L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OEA 276L have outstanding finance?

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