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OMV 570K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,663 mi
Last recorded12,663 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMV 570K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 12,663 miles

Nearside Rear chassis corroded spring mount

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2016 11,842 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 10,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 8,173 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 6,391 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 3,966 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 3,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 893 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 93,872 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 89,722 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 86,190 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 75,020 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 75,020 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 79,067 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 79,067 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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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OMV 570K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 OMV 570K, 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 54 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 OMV 570K registered?

OMV 570K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is OMV 570K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMV 570K shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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