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OVJ 326M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,785 mi
Last recorded46,785 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVJ 326M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,785 miles

nearside inner sill to floorpan holed ,but not within prescribed areas

Fail 22 Mar 2018 46,769 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside inner sill to floorpan holed ,but not within prescribed areas

Pass 17 Aug 2016 45,854 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2015 45,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 42,559 miles

All front suspension bushes deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in offside and nearside king pin thrust washers

slight play in offside rear hub bearing

slight play in rear axle and noise from it

Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight fluid leak from nearside rear hub

slight play in offside and nearside front king pin trust washers

Fail 10 Jul 2012 38,939 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight fluid leak from nearside rear hub

slight play in offside and nearside front king pin trust washers

Pass 30 Jul 2011 38,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 3 Aug 2010 38,592 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn slightly uneven and near limit

offside rear tyre getting near limit

slight play in nearside king pin trust washer

Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

slight play in driver seat back

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

slight play in nearside front king pin trust washer

Pass 1 Aug 2007 32,934 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 32,933 miles

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

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

n/s/f castle rail corroded

play in both front trunions

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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OVJ 326M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 OVJ 326M, 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 52 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 OVJ 326M registered?

OVJ 326M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 21 January 1974.

Is OVJ 326M safe to buy?

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