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OFM 222K

1971 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,096 mi
Last recorded45,096 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFM 222K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 45,096 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 44,965 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 44,946 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported to n/s rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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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OFM 222K is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OFM 222K, 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

How do I check the history of OFM 222K?

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What year was OFM 222K registered?

OFM 222K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is OFM 222K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFM 222K shows 3 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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