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737 UXT

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

10,395 mi
Last recorded10,395 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration737 UXT
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 10,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 7,685 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 5,979 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2012 2,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyre`s slightly perrished

Pass 25 May 2011 1,030 miles

oil leak present

various rusty brake pipes

Fail 20 May 2011 1,020 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

oil leak present

various rusty brake pipes

Pass 20 May 2010 99,731 miles

nearside reverse light in operative

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit

Fail 14 May 2010 99,722 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside reverse light in operative

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit

Pass 29 May 2009 98,862 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 98,043 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 97,964 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 96,299 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 96,299 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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737 UXT is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 737 UXT, 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 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 737 UXT registered?

737 UXT is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 2 April 1981.

Is 737 UXT safe to buy?

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