MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
bad diff oil leak
both engine mounts worn/split
both front suspension bump stops missing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
handbrake long travel
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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OTY 296R is a 1977 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 OTY 296R, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was OTY 296R registered?
OTY 296R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 24 March 1977.
Is OTY 296R safe to buy?
The MOT history for OTY 296R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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