MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Oil leak ()
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all brake pipes covered in waxoil
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Central Oil leak ()
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all brake pipes covered in waxoil
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
play in steering rack at both ends
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Fuel pipe insecure small fuel filter clip missing (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective locking nuts front and rear of arm (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)
play in steering rack at both ends
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise nearside check strap broken
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise nearside check strap broken
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in rack and pinon
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
excessive use of underbody sealer on underbody areas
oil leak from nearside rear backplate/hub
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
slight play in rack and pinon
some handbrake travel
under body condtion rusty
How Reliable is the MG B?
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OVK 170R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 OVK 170R, 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 OVK 170R registered?
OVK 170R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 25 March 1977.
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