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OTB 744R

1976 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,539 mi
Last recorded20,539 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1976 MG B Roadster34,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTB 744R
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 20,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight corrosion on rear bulkhead under bonnet

slight scratching on front windscreen

Fail 4 Dec 2007 20,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brakes are binding slightly

slight corrosion on bulkhead in engine bay

slight stratching on front windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2006 20,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear wing is corroded

slight play in steering rack assy

slight wiper blade damage to windscreen

up and down movment in both king pins

Pass 19 Dec 2005 19,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front valance dented

light scratching to windscreen

offside and nearside front seat mountings corroding

Fail 16 Dec 2005 19,513 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front valance dented

light scratching to windscreen

offside nearside seat mountings corroded

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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OTB 744R is a 1976 MG B Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 34,616 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OTB 744R, 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 50 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OTB 744R registered?

OTB 744R is a 1976 MG B Roadster, first registered on 15 October 1976.

Is OTB 744R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTB 744R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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