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OKU 170A

1997 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,438 mi
Last recorded39,438 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1997 MG B32,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKU 170A
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 39,438 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 39,438 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 38,208 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 38,199 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 33,978 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 33,931 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 33,767 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 33,582 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 33,468 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 33,149 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 32,679 miles

all 4 tyres deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,979 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,031 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 31,031 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,514 miles

nearside and offside rear quarter pannels corroding

nearside inner sill at rear corroding

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,029 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside outer sills corroding

nearside inner sill corroding at rear

Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside and offside inner and outer sills at rear corroding

nearside and offside outer sills corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,389 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside rear quarter pannels corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,413 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

surface corrosion on front discs

Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,098 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 24,139 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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OKU 170A is a 1997 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 32,605 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 OKU 170A, 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 29 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OKU 170A registered?

OKU 170A is a 1997 MG B, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is OKU 170A safe to buy?

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