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400 UXB

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,913 mi
Last recorded65,913 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration400 UXB
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,913 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 64,699 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,210 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 64,166 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 62,319 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 62,308 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 60,043 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 60,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 52,831 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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400 UXB is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc 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 400 UXB, 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 400 UXB?

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What year was 400 UXB registered?

400 UXB is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 14 January 1977.

Is 400 UXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 400 UXB 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.

Does 400 UXB have outstanding finance?

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