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OVJ 380R

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

13,151 mi
Last recorded13,151 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVJ 380R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 13,151 miles

Body, chassis, steering and suspension component surface corrosion

Both rear bump stop cups corroded and holed, offside insecure

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls in poor condition split/cracked

Fuel pipe near offside rear slightly damp, not visibly leaking

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front floor corroded and holed

Nearside mirror insecure

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers fitted

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 13,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body, chassis, steering and suspension component surface corrosion all round vehicle

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front floor corroded and holed

Nearside mirror insecure

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear bump stop cup corroded and holed

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition cracked/split

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front floor corroded and holed

Offside rear bump stop cup corroded/holed and insecure

Offside rear tyre in poor condition split/cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers fitted

Slight seepage from fuel pipe near offside rear

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 12,215 miles

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

nsr back plate looks damp ----os seat loose-----surface corrosion front suspension ----corrosion osf floor pan ----rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Jul 2010 12,213 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nsr back plate looks damp ----os seat loose-----surface corrosion front suspension ----corrosion osf floor pan ----rear tyres perished

Propshaft component defective

rear prop uj bolts loose

Pass 22 Jul 2009 11,107 miles

Body and chassis surface corrosion

Rear springs corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres starting to split/tear

Fail 21 Jul 2009 11,107 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Body and chassis surface corrosion

Rear springs corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres starting to split/tear

Fail 14 Jan 2009 11,105 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body and chassis surface corrosion

Corroded and holed in non-prescribed area (offside front floor)

Rear tyres starting to split

Pass 9 Aug 2006 11,095 miles

as with vy 30

Fail 7 Aug 2006 11,095 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

unable to check outer sills as covers fitted

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 380R is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 OVJ 380R, 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 OVJ 380R registered?

OVJ 380R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 14 February 1977.

Is OVJ 380R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVJ 380R shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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