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OVV 62P

1975 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,402 mi
Last recorded36,402 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVV 62P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 36,402 miles

offside front brake binding slightly.

offside front tyre perishing.

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 14 May 2009 35,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,122 miles

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

corrosion to floor but not in any prescribed areas.

offside front brake binding slightly.

slight play in both sides of steering rack

various areas of surface corrosion to underside.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 35,122 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion to floor but not in any prescribed areas.

offside front brake binding slightly.

slight play in both sides of steering rack

various areas of surface corrosion to underside.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,821 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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OVV 62P is a 1975 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 OVV 62P, 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.

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What year was OVV 62P registered?

OVV 62P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is OVV 62P safe to buy?

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