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OJH 787L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

5,666 mi
Last recorded5,666 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJH 787L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 5,666 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 14 Jan 2019 5,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 5,644 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 5,587 miles

Both rear leaf spring front bushes worn.

Both wiper blades starting to split.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 5,523 miles

Both rear leaf spring front bushes worn.

Surface corrosion to vehicle.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 5,323 miles

Brake Pedal Anti Slip On Pedal Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Propshaft UJ Has Wear within its Joint and Splines Forward Joint

Fail 22 Aug 2013 5,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake Pedal Anti Slip On Pedal Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Propshaft UJ Has Wear within its Joint and Splines Forward Joint

Pass 19 Sep 2012 5,256 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 5,074 miles

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

Some general underbody corrosion

Some previous welding repairs to underbody

Fail 17 May 2011 5,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Some general underbody corrosion

Some previous welding repairs to underbody

Pass 21 May 2010 4,849 miles

previous welding repairs to underside

Pass 19 May 2009 4,704 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 4,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2008 4,564 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 4,416 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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OJH 787L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OJH 787L, 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.

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What year was OJH 787L registered?

OJH 787L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 9 May 1973.

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