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OEA 860P

1975 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,806 mi
Last recorded50,806 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEA 860P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,806 miles

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

signs of corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 28 Jun 2013 50,806 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

signs of corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,613 miles

nearside and offside castle rails heavily corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,987 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 49,987 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,477 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some free play in steering rack mechanisms

some lift in nearside and offside front king pin assemblies

under vehicle body and structure underseal covered full inspection not possible

Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,706 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

full insp-ection of maun brake pipe not possible, undersill covered.

Fail 25 Mar 2008 48,693 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

full insp-ection of maun brake pipe not possible, undersill covered.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 47,613 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 860P is a 1975 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 860P, 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

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What year was OEA 860P registered?

OEA 860P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 11 September 1975.

Is OEA 860P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEA 860P shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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