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OEA 814P

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,353 mi
Last recorded5,353 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEA 814P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 5,353 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 5,353 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 5,119 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 5,116 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 4,878 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 4,872 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 4,854 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 4,850 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

offside front brake binds slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2019 4,837 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 4,660 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 4,463 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 4,405 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 4,405 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 4,268 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 4,205 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle which is not considered to be excessive

Pass 7 Aug 2013 4,138 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle which is not considered to be excessive

Fail 6 Aug 2013 4,138 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle which is not considered to be excessive

Pass 7 Aug 2012 3,778 miles

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

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

o/s n/s frontsuspension rubber bump stops missing

Fail 30 Jul 2012 3,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s n/s frontsuspension rubber bump stops missing

o/s n/s lower wing quarters starting to corrode

one bulb not working in n/s number plate light

Pass 28 Jul 2011 3,396 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle and sills which is not considered to be excessive

Fail 28 Jul 2011 3,396 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion to underside of vehicle and sills which is not considered to be excessive

Pass 30 Jul 2010 3,242 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 3,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion to underside of vehicle which is not considered to be excessive

Pass 28 Jul 2009 2,041 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 916 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 116 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 116 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 98,995 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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OEA 814P is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 814P, 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 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OEA 814P?

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What year was OEA 814P registered?

OEA 814P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 4 September 1975.

Is OEA 814P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEA 814P shows 30 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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