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OPA 396L

1972 MG B Roadster

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,480 mi
Last recorded41,480 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B Roadster22,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPA 396L
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 41,480 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 41,418 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 41,418 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2013 41,168 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 41,165 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

main beam tell tale lamp not working

Pass 15 May 2012 40,913 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

NS + OS lower sill slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 40,691 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 40,405 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 40,402 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2009 40,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 May 2008 40,232 miles

Rear propshaft universal joint has a little wear

Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,095 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 39,764 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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OPA 396L is a 1972 MG B Roadster in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1972 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 22,097 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OPA 396L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OPA 396L?

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What year was OPA 396L registered?

OPA 396L is a 1972 MG B Roadster, first registered on 15 November 1972.

Is OPA 396L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPA 396L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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