MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,151 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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
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
Body and chassis surface corrosion
Rear springs corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear tyres starting to split/tear
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
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
as with vy 30
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
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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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OVJ 380R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 14 February 1977.
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