MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FLOOR CORRODED IN PLACES
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE
OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKED
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FLOOR CORRODED IN PLACES
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE
OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKED
SUSPENSION CORRODED
d/s/f bumper bracket bolt broken in
front coil springs corroded
rear bumper corroded at bottom
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OEC 397V is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 OEC 397V, 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
How do I check the history of OEC 397V?
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What year was OEC 397V registered?
OEC 397V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 24 August 1979.
Is OEC 397V safe to buy?
The MOT history for OEC 397V shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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