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OPP 500H

1970 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

30,576 mi
Last recorded30,576 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPP 500H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 30,576 miles

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 29 Mar 2018 30,126 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 30,126 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,598 miles

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

n/s/r hub seal leaking

o/s/f king pin has slight play

Fail 17 Feb 2017 29,598 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides front (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r hub seal leaking

o/s/f king pin has slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,829 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides front (2.7.3)

slight oil leak on rear axle n/s

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Fail 22 Feb 2016 28,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides front (2.7.3)

slight oil leak on rear axle n/s

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 27,548 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 27,431 miles

oil leek n/s rear hub

Fail 10 May 2013 27,420 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leek n/s rear hub

Pass 23 May 2012 26,921 miles

nearside rear hub leaking

Fail 23 May 2012 26,921 miles

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

nearside rear hub leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,861 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Slight oil leak from back N/S/Rear hub.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 24,983 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,677 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 24,677 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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OPP 500H is a 1970 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OPP 500H, 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 OPP 500H registered?

OPP 500H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 9 March 1970.

Is OPP 500H safe to buy?

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