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OHT 18R

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,930 mi
Last recorded77,930 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHT 18R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,930 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 77,449 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 76,273 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,243 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 76,224 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 76,210 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 75,878 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 75,144 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 73,571 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 73,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 72,870 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 72,870 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 72,844 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 72,844 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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OHT 18R is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 OHT 18R, 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 49 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 OHT 18R registered?

OHT 18R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 2 March 1977.

Is OHT 18R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHT 18R shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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