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UDM 182M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

34,487 mi
Last recorded34,487 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDM 182M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 34,487 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 33,159 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 33,159 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 31,295 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 31,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 29,198 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,406 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 27,406 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2012 25,744 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 22,857 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 22,799 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,971 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 21,971 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 20,767 miles

Brake pipes under bonnet area advise to be secured more on bulk head area.

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front suspension bottom trunion joints slight rust evident but no play.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

No rear fog fitted but not required before 1/08/1980

No vin plate found on vehicle but not required before 1/08/1980

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear leaf springs securing bolts, nylon lock nuts only just through locking part of nut.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,767 miles

Brake pipes under bonnet area advise to be secured more on bulk head area.

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front suspension bottom trunion joints slight rust evident but no play.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

No rear fog fitted but not required before 1/08/1980

No vin plate found on vehicle but not required before 1/08/1980

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear leaf springs securing bolts, nylon lock nuts only just through locking part of nut.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,606 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

idicator stalk interfering with head light when operated

Fail 29 Aug 2006 18,393 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,393 miles

Front 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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UDM 182M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UDM 182M, 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

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What year was UDM 182M registered?

UDM 182M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is UDM 182M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDM 182M shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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