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UCY 314N

1974 MG B

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,730 mi
Last recorded32,730 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCY 314N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 32,730 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 32,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,716 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 32,567 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 32,567 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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UCY 314N is a 1974 MG B in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 UCY 314N, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UCY 314N?

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What year was UCY 314N registered?

UCY 314N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 5 September 1974.

Is UCY 314N safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCY 314N shows 5 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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