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OJM 878L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,274 mi
Last recorded62,274 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJM 878L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 62,274 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 62,274 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 62,245 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 62,099 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 61,960 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

restoration work as been carried out

Pass 25 May 2013 61,849 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 61,780 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 61,580 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 May 2010 61,285 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 May 2009 60,672 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 60,567 miles

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

strong smell off petrol

Pass 18 May 2007 60,113 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 59,017 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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OJM 878L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 OJM 878L, 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 OJM 878L registered?

OJM 878L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is OJM 878L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJM 878L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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