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OEV 994K

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,486 mi
Last recorded15,486 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEV 994K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 15,486 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 14,943 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 14,264 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 14,059 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 13,467 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 13,075 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 12,619 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 11,743 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 10,847 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 10,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 9,636 miles

previous welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2008 7,743 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 6,688 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 5,822 miles

surface corrosion to pedal box area

Pass 25 Nov 2005 5,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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OEV 994K is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 OEV 994K, 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 55 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 OEV 994K registered?

OEV 994K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is OEV 994K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEV 994K shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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