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UDM 309R

1977 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,399 mi
Last recorded39,399 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb54,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDM 309R
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 39,399 miles

Nearside Rear axle strap broken

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 34,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear axle strap broken

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 33,972 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,824 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear axle check straps frayed x2

Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,176 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 32,175 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,857 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 26,309 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight oil leak near side rearhub

Pass 7 Sep 2010 23,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fluid leaking from n/s rear hub

Pass 5 Sep 2009 22,550 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 22,547 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 22,476 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 22,070 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2007 22,070 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 21,978 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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UDM 309R is a 1977 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 54,393 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UDM 309R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UDM 309R registered?

UDM 309R is a 1977 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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