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OPW 987P

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,403 mi
Last recorded95,403 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPW 987P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 95,403 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 95,035 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 95,035 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 94,873 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 94,873 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Jun 2009 94,651 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 94,181 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 94,181 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2007 93,458 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 91,859 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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OPW 987P is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 OPW 987P, 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 51 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 OPW 987P?

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What year was OPW 987P registered?

OPW 987P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 25 September 1975.

Is OPW 987P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPW 987P shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OPW 987P have outstanding finance?

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