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OVY 752G

1982 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,596 mi
Last recorded30,596 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVY 752G
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 30,596 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 30,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 17 Aug 2016 29,031 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 29,030 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 27,951 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 27,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 26,982 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 25,581 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 24,945 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 24,117 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 23,698 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

fuel cap sealing ringg in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2008 23,505 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 2 May 2007 23,148 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 22,709 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 22,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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OVY 752G is a 1982 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1982 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 48,852 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 OVY 752G, 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 44 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 OVY 752G registered?

OVY 752G is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is OVY 752G safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVY 752G shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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