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UDP 878N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,848 mi
Last recorded89,848 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDP 878N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 89,848 miles

heavy surface rust on lower body and edges of floors

Fail 12 Sep 2019 89,836 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower end of king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on end of king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision bolt missing (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision bolt missing (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

heavy surface rust on lower edges of body and edges of floors

Pass 14 May 2015 89,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear outer sills rusting

Pass 3 Jun 2013 89,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear outer sills starting to rust

Pass 6 Apr 2011 88,552 miles

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

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

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

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

surface rust on inner and outer sills

Pass 25 Mar 2010 86,079 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all 4 tyres old and starting to perish

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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UDP 878N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UDP 878N, 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.

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What year was UDP 878N registered?

UDP 878N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 6 August 1974.

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