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UEL 122S

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

10,369 mi
Last recorded10,369 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEL 122S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 10,369 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 9,795 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 9,794 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 8,402 miles

Off side rear suspension strap broken

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

Oil leak

Underside of the vehcile is covered in thick underseal

Underside of the vehcile is rusty in places

Fail 8 Dec 2014 8,402 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Off side rear suspension strap broken

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

Oil leak

Underside of the vehcile is covered in thick underseal

Underside of the vehcile is rusty in places

Pass 27 Jun 2013 8,317 miles

both rear tyres cracking

clutch rubber missing

rear axle straps cracking

Fail 26 Jun 2013 8,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking

clutch rubber missing

rear axle straps cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2012 8,289 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat adjuster stiff

rear axel straps broken

steering rack play in inner joints

Fail 23 Jun 2012 8,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat adjuster stiff

rear axel straps broken

steering rack play in inner joints

Pass 24 Jun 2011 7,989 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 7,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 7,915 miles

Corrosion at NSF floor/chassis rail.

General corrosion to underbody and components.

NSF and OSF suspension arm bushes/bearings deteriorated and slight play.

Oil residue at engine.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 7,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Corrosion at NSF floor/chassis rail.

General corrosion to underbody and components.

NSF and OSF suspension arm bushes/bearings deteriorated and slight play.

Oil residue at engine.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 7,559 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 6,036 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 6,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 5,889 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 5,539 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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UEL 122S is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 UEL 122S, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UEL 122S registered?

UEL 122S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 9 September 1977.

Is UEL 122S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEL 122S 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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