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ORR 951P

1975 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,380 mi
Last recorded13,380 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORR 951P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 13,380 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front slight play in stub pins

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

brake servo sticking slightly

main beam tell tale intermittant

Pass 16 Aug 2022 12,858 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under passenger seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight play in front stub pins

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Sep 2021 12,176 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front slight play in both stub pins

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 12,176 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front slight play in both stub pins

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 11,650 miles

Offside Front Lower play trunnion bush

corrosion both inner sills to floor at front out with prescribed area

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jun 2019 9,287 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 8,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

poss been slight dampness at fuel pump

protective boots on front suspension deteriorated

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight play front suspension

Pass 8 Jun 2017 7,720 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in n/s top stub pin trunion

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 5,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 May 2015 4,514 miles

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

Slight play in trunions

Slight wear in steering rack & mounting brackets flexing

Pass 31 May 2014 3,203 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight play in stubs

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

sliught wear in rack and mounts moving

undersealed

Fail 28 May 2014 3,202 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

engine mounts worn?

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight play in stubs

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

sliught wear in rack and mounts moving

undersealed

Pass 31 May 2013 1,873 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipe

slight dampness at fuel pump

slight dampness rear shocks

slight movement at steering rack mounts

slight play in f king pins

slight play in steering u/j?

undersealed

Fail 29 May 2013 1,872 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight dampness rear shocks

slight corrosion on brake pipe

slight dampness at fuel pump

slight movement at steering rack mounts

slight play in f king pins

slight play in steering u/j?

undersealed

Pass 11 Jun 2012 1,081 miles

middle exhaust bracket splitting

play both front top and botton trunions

sills covered by trims

slight dampness both rear shockers

slight play steering rack

Pass 24 May 2011 99,630 miles

maybe fault developing with indicators

nail n/s/f

slight flex on steering rack mounts

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in trunions

slight wear in steering rack

underside undersealed

Pass 11 Jun 2010 98,546 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 97,358 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 97,358 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 76,983 miles

brake pipe from servo to t piece slightly corroded

numerous areas of corrosion on chassis/floor areas

o/s/f inner wing area holed(under wing)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 22 Apr 2008 96,782 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipe from servo to t piece slightly corroded

numerous areas of corrosion on chassis/floor areas

o/s/f inner wing area holed(under wing)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

spring washer on n/s/r spring poor

Pass 20 Apr 2007 96,146 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 96,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 95,282 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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ORR 951P is a 1975 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,924 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ORR 951P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ORR 951P registered?

ORR 951P is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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