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OEE 960S

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,322 mi
Last recorded73,322 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEE 960S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 73,322 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 73,318 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 72,474 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 72,460 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 71,815 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 71,000 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 71,000 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,887 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 70,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 70,793 miles

NSR brake drum grabbing.

Oil leak.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,661 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 70,661 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,554 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 70,554 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 70,328 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 70,328 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2009 70,243 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 70,220 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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OEE 960S is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 OEE 960S, 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 49 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 OEE 960S?

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What year was OEE 960S registered?

OEE 960S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is OEE 960S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEE 960S shows 18 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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