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UEY 732L

1984 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

43,228 mi
Last recorded43,228 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1984 MG B39,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 732L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 43,228 miles

underside covered with waxoil

Fail 30 Jul 2018 43,223 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Sound deadening material likely to become detached under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside covered with waxoil

Pass 9 Aug 2017 42,863 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 42,836 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 42,161 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,956 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 41,688 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 40,747 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 40,382 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 40,382 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,650 miles

advise n/s and o/s front king pin slight play

Fail 17 Feb 2012 39,650 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

advise n/s and o/s front king pin slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2011 38,941 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,169 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,231 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,751 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 35,629 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 34,173 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 341,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (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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UEY 732L is a 1984 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1984 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 39,650 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 UEY 732L, 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 42 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 UEY 732L registered?

UEY 732L is a 1984 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is UEY 732L safe to buy?

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