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OVV 408P

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,042 mi
Last recorded69,042 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVV 408P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,042 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 69,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 68,351 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 68,347 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 68,225 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine oil leaks.

Fail 9 Aug 2017 68,225 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine oil leaks.

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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OVV 408P is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 OVV 408P, 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 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OVV 408P?

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What year was OVV 408P registered?

OVV 408P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 5 February 1975.

Is OVV 408P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVV 408P shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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