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OKA 317S

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,336 mi
Last recorded21,336 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKA 317S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 21,336 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 21,241 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 21,223 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 21,213 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Inner Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxillary belt missing/battery light on dash

both rear wheel arches corroded

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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OKA 317S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 OKA 317S, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OKA 317S registered?

OKA 317S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 22 March 1978.

Is OKA 317S safe to buy?

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