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OVJ 857R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

6,051 mi
Last recorded6,051 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVJ 857R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 6,051 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 3,487 miles

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front King pin has slight play suggest grease

Pass 27 Aug 2015 2,801 miles

OSF king pin has slight play suggest gerease

Pass 8 Sep 2014 1,037 miles

NSR brake has slight bind

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 99,122 miles

NSR parking brake is low

Slight play to OSF suspension joint (requires grease)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 97,222 miles

NSF track rod end boot is catching inner rim. NSF rack boot is deteriorated.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 95,020 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 95,020 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 93,355 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 91,841 miles

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

NSR Brake has slight bind.

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

Slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 30 Jul 2008 86,059 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 81,000 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2006 76,575 miles

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 857R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 857R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OVJ 857R registered?

OVJ 857R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 12 April 1977.

Is OVJ 857R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVJ 857R shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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