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OGU 367W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,440 mi
Last recorded87,440 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGU 367W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 87,440 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 86,679 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 86,607 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 86,553 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 86,373 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 85,991 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,664 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,295 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 85,016 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 84,630 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 83,673 miles

windscreen cracked and scored

Fail 15 Jun 2011 83,669 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

windscreen cracked and scored

Fail 1 Sep 2008 83,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

No brake fliud was in reservoir

Rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 21 Mar 2007 66,020 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 65,462 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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OGU 367W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 OGU 367W, 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 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OGU 367W registered?

OGU 367W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 3 March 1981.

Is OGU 367W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGU 367W shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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