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UBM 10W

1981 MG B

Orange Petrol 1791cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

897 mi
Last recorded897 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBM 10W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2007 897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

offside front kingpin slight play

slight play in nearside front king pin

Fail 14 Jun 2007 893 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearside front kingpin has slight play

offside front kingpin has slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2006 600 miles

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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UBM 10W is a 1981 MG B in Orange with a 1,791cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 UBM 10W, 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 45 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 UBM 10W?

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What year was UBM 10W registered?

UBM 10W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is UBM 10W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBM 10W shows 3 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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