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OOU 706R

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,957 mi
Last recorded78,957 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOU 706R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 78,957 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 78,954 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 78,168 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 78,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co reading too high (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,941 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 77,331 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 77,331 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 76,207 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,370 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 75,370 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 75,121 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 75,121 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 73,109 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 71,923 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 71,568 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 70,220 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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OOU 706R is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 OOU 706R, 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 49 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 OOU 706R registered?

OOU 706R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 18 May 1977.

Is OOU 706R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOU 706R shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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