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OMW 937M

1971 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,054 mi
Last recorded65,054 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMW 937M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,054 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 65,049 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,858 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 64,715 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 64,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight play in n/s/f suspension joints

Pass 25 Sep 2007 64,424 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 63,435 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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OMW 937M is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 OMW 937M, 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 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OMW 937M?

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What year was OMW 937M registered?

OMW 937M is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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