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UAJ 338S

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,735 mi
Last recorded98,735 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAJ 338S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,735 miles

Nearside slight play in tie rod

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside slight play in tie rod

Fail 26 Apr 2017 98,709 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside slight play in tie rod

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside slight play in tie rod

Pass 25 Apr 2016 97,921 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 97,739 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 97,739 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 96,901 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 96,708 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 95,994 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front wheel bearing has slight noise

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight imballance to front brakes

Fail 10 Oct 2011 95,994 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight imballance to front brakes

Pass 29 Jul 2010 95,814 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 95,814 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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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UAJ 338S is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UAJ 338S, 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.

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What year was UAJ 338S registered?

UAJ 338S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 2 September 1977.

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