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ORC 765P

1975 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,956 mi
Last recorded43,956 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORC 765P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 43,956 miles

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 May 2016 43,718 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

INNER SILLS AND FLOOR CORRODING

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 43,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

INNER SILLS AND FLOOR CORRODING

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,479 miles

Oil leak

baulk head corroded.

general corrosion under vehicle.

slight play in front suspension arm joints.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,152 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

condition of wheel spokes.

general corrosion under vehicle borderline in places.

knocking noise from nearside rear of vehicle when drive is taken up.

security of fuel pipes very borderline.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,847 miles

both front side lights dim

general cororrosion to underside of vehicle

play in off side king pin borderline

Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,550 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 42,525 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front steering rack ends have slight play.

general corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 59,503 miles

corrosion to underside

Fail 20 Jul 2010 59,503 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Aug 2009 59,503 miles

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes borderline in places.

corrosion on chassis rails borderline.

corrosion on floors borderline in places.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 59,503 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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ORC 765P is a 1975 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ORC 765P, 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

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What year was ORC 765P registered?

ORC 765P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 10 July 1975.

Is ORC 765P safe to buy?

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