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UBA 837S

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,005 mi
Last recorded94,005 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBA 837S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 94,005 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 93,779 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 93,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 93,322 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 92,984 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 92,434 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 92,434 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 91,778 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 91,122 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 91,122 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2006 90,531 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 90,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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UBA 837S is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBA 837S, 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 UBA 837S registered?

UBA 837S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 23 August 1977.

Is UBA 837S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBA 837S shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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