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844 UYO

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,912 mi
Last recorded10,912 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration844 UYO
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 10,912 miles

all four tyres perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2014 9,708 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 8,982 miles

General condition represents age of vechile

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 8,966 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 8,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

radiator leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2011 8,429 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2010 7,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 7,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 6,933 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 6,930 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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844 UYO is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 844 UYO, 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 47 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 844 UYO registered?

844 UYO is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 26 October 1979.

Is 844 UYO safe to buy?

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