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OGC 971D

1994 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,495 mi
Last recorded8,495 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1994 MG B29,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGC 971D
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 8,495 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 8,464 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 8,431 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 8,271 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 8,059 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 May 2013 8,059 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 May 2012 7,849 miles

steering column top bush has slight play

Fail 23 May 2012 7,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 7,753 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 7,688 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 7,661 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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OGC 971D is a 1994 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1994 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 29,517 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 OGC 971D, 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 32 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OGC 971D registered?

OGC 971D is a 1994 MG B, first registered on 26 July 1994.

Is OGC 971D safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGC 971D shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OGC 971D have outstanding finance?

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