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UFE 213

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,102 mi
Last recorded9,102 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFE 213
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 9,102 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 8,840 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 8,572 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 8,513 miles

Offside exhaust down pipe very close to fowling engine sump

Fail 16 Aug 2018 8,500 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device ineffective Tack rod end nut locking device not effective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside exhaust down pipe very close to fowling engine sump

Pass 12 Sep 2015 8,441 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 8,345 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust mounts poor

Pass 11 Sep 2013 8,273 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 8,263 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 8,200 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 8,154 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 8,039 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 7,960 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 7,864 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 7,654 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 7,651 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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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UFE 213 is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 UFE 213, 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 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UFE 213 registered?

UFE 213 is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 28 January 1975.

Is UFE 213 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFE 213 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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