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OUW 848L

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,971 mi
Last recorded63,971 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUW 848L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 63,971 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 63,787 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,116 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 62,114 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,896 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 61,000 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 60,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 Apr 2008 60,504 miles

offside jacking point very corroded

slight corrosion to the offside rear inner sill

Fail 28 Mar 2008 60,502 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside jacking point very corroded

slight corrosion to the offside rear inner sill

Pass 19 Mar 2007 60,196 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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OUW 848L is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 OUW 848L, 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 55 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 OUW 848L?

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What year was OUW 848L registered?

OUW 848L is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is OUW 848L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUW 848L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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