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OHG 694T

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,665 mi
Last recorded87,665 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHG 694T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 87,665 miles

rear dampers weeping slightly

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 17 Sep 2015 87,496 miles

fuel tank corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear dampers weeping

slight play in n/s/f king-pin assembly

Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,489 miles

slight play in near side front king pin bush

Pass 30 Aug 2013 87,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hazard switch stiff

slight lift in n/s/f king pin assembly

Pass 9 Jul 2012 87,462 miles

slight lift in n/s king pin assembly

slight play in steering rack

suspect rear shock absorbers weeping

Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,323 miles

engine idle and CO uneven

n/s/f fuel pipe in poor condition

suspect both rear dampers weaping

Pass 9 Jul 2009 86,901 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 86,885 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 86,604 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 86,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear sill badly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s seat losse

Fail 13 Jun 2008 86,599 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

some corrosion bottom of o/s/r quarter panel

Pass 20 Jun 2007 86,359 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 85,700 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 85,700 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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OHG 694T is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 OHG 694T, 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 47 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 OHG 694T registered?

OHG 694T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is OHG 694T safe to buy?

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