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UAY 390S

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,320 mi
Last recorded5,320 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAY 390S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 5,320 miles

Offside inner steering rack joint worn

slight wear in all front suspension joints

Pass 4 Nov 2014 5,277 miles

slight wear in all front suspension joints

Fail 22 Oct 2014 5,258 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear in all front suspension joints

Pass 24 Oct 2013 5,175 miles

slight wear in all front suspension joints

Pass 28 Sep 2012 5,116 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 4,980 miles

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 4,873 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 4,815 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 4,741 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 4,711 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 4,658 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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UAY 390S 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 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAY 390S, 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

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What year was UAY 390S registered?

UAY 390S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is UAY 390S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAY 390S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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