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OKA 165S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,171 mi
Last recorded56,171 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKA 165S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,171 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 55,849 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 55,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,320 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 64,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,772 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 52,587 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

adivse engine has a oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 44,510 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 44,077 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2010 44,077 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2010 42,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 42,799 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,392 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,636 miles

runout in nearside brake drum.

Fail 7 Sep 2006 38,636 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Rear leaf springs are splayed/ leafs and leaf packing worn.

Runout in neraside rear brake drum.

Pass 30 Sep 2005 38,386 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 38,386 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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OKA 165S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 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 OKA 165S, 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 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OKA 165S registered?

OKA 165S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 17 January 1978.

Is OKA 165S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKA 165S shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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