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OYE 181R

1977 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,589 mi
Last recorded13,589 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYE 181R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 13,589 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 13,582 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 13,524 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 13,224 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 13,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 12,833 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 12,449 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 12,335 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 12,335 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

offside and nearside number plate lights 50% working

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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OYE 181R is a 1977 MG B in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OYE 181R, 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

How do I check the history of OYE 181R?

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What year was OYE 181R registered?

OYE 181R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is OYE 181R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYE 181R shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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