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UAN 885S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,103 mi
Last recorded79,103 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAN 885S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 79,103 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion underside

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel tank seepage, not leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2018 79,103 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 79,103 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 79,103 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 79,103 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 79,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015
Fail 5 Oct 2015 79,100 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 79,103 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 79,103 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

headlight swith poor connection??exhaust small leak..manifold /pipe area...n/side king pin some wear..o/s seat poor condition...

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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UAN 885S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 UAN 885S, 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 48 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 UAN 885S?

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What year was UAN 885S registered?

UAN 885S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 8 March 1978.

Is UAN 885S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAN 885S shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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