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OKY 765H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

14,763 mi
Last recorded14,763 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKY 765H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 14,763 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 14,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rubbing on cross member mount (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure from tank to pump (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

electric cable not fully secured at rear

fuel pipe secured to main battery cable

Pass 16 Mar 2021 8,359 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 7,575 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

Offside Front tyre inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wing (2.4.A.3)

engine oil low

intermittent fault on rear number plate lamp

knock noise from front when braking

Pass 6 May 2016 4,772 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 3,562 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside rer check strap split

Pass 8 May 2014 1,585 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside rear check strap broken

Fail 8 May 2014 1,585 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside rear check strap broken

Pass 3 May 2013 154 miles

rear vision impared by condition of rear screen

Fail 22 Apr 2013 140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear vision impared by condition of rear screen

Pass 10 May 2012 99,373 miles

both batterys not secured

both front tyres wearing oninner edges

nearside rear check strap on axle not secured

Fail 3 May 2012 99,373 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

both batterys not secured

both front tyres wearing oninner edges

nearside rear check strap on axle not secured

Fail 21 Apr 2011 98,924 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some movement on nearside rear wheel on splines

under side of car very dry

Pass 21 Apr 2011 98,924 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some movement on nearside rear wheel on splines

under side of car very dry

Pass 19 Apr 2010 98,186 miles

nearside rear suspension strap is split at lower anchor

Pass 22 Apr 2009 97,433 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 97,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

slight dampness around rear carb float chamber

Pass 23 Apr 2008 96,713 miles

very slight movement on nearside rear wheel on splines

Pass 23 Apr 2007 96,219 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 96,206 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

check strap on n/side rear is not connected

Pass 18 Apr 2006 94,632 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 94,632 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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OKY 765H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 OKY 765H, 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 56 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OKY 765H registered?

OKY 765H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 18 May 1970.

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