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OJF 535P

1986 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,498 mi
Last recorded39,498 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1986 MG B GT34,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJF 535P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 39,498 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 6 Jul 2015 39,481 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,441 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 39,437 miles

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

offside outer sill unattached to body of car but not within prescribed area

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,301 miles

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

offside outer sill corroded and starting to seperate

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 10 Mar 2012 38,683 miles

OS OUTER SILL STARTING TO SEPERATE BOTTOM EDGE

VERY SLIGHT BIND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

Fail 9 Mar 2012 38,669 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

OS OUTER SILL STARTING TO SEPERATE BOTTOM EDGE

VERY SLIGHT BIND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,839 miles

very slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,771 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 36,739 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,559 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 34,559 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,924 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 32,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 30,164 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,599 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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OJF 535P is a 1986 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 34,559 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OJF 535P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 40 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OJF 535P registered?

OJF 535P is a 1986 MG B GT, first registered on 17 April 1986.

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