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OHC 316R

1977 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,028 mi
Last recorded91,028 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb54,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHC 316R
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 91,028 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute n/s and o/s (4.4.4 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 91,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute n/s and o/s (4.4.4 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 87,341 miles

Central Rear exhaust mounting broken but the system is still secure

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

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head area (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) on limit ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head area (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded around fuel pipe area ()

Pass 16 May 2016 86,892 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake started to bind

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis area (6.1.B.2)

indicators are flashing quiet fast

Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,089 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust mounting broken

long hand brake travel

Pass 4 Jun 2014 85,168 miles

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

exhaust system has centre mounting broken but is still adequately supported

Pass 23 May 2013 84,533 miles

vehicle under-sealed

Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,531 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

braided brake hoses are fitted to nearside and offside front and centre rear

handbrake has long travel

offside front wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Fail 2 Jul 2010 84,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

braided brake hoses are fitted to nearside and offside front and centre rear

handbrake has long travel

offside front wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Pass 9 Jun 2009 62,002 miles

Brake pipes and chassis have been undersealed

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 80,303 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 80,303 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 79,198 miles

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 14 Aug 2006 79,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Slight play in steering rack.

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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OHC 316R is a 1977 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 54,393 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OHC 316R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OHC 316R registered?

OHC 316R is a 1977 MG Mgb, first registered on 23 March 1977.

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