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OHU 716M

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,340 mi
Last recorded98,340 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHU 716M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 98,340 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,188 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 97,185 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 97,147 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 97,120 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,826 miles

SLIGHT BIND O/S/R WHEEL

Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,693 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 96,537 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 96,356 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight damage to frot crossmember

Fail 19 Apr 2012 96,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight damage to frot crossmember

Pass 12 Apr 2011 96,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

noise from osf wheel bearing

osr chassis rusting above axle

Pass 28 Apr 2010 96,122 miles

floor and chassis corrored

Pass 30 May 2008 95,983 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 95,828 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 95,788 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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OHU 716M is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 OHU 716M, 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 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OHU 716M registered?

OHU 716M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 8 August 1973.

Is OHU 716M safe to buy?

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