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UFX 97S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,788 mi
Last recorded6,788 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFX 97S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 6,788 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 6,788 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush top trunnion (2.5.A.1c)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2016 5,562 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 4,810 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edge

drivers rear inner wheel arch a little scabby

Pass 2 May 2014 3,831 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 2,033 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 1,826 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 554 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 531 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 509 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 May 2007 99,188 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

all suspension bush`s perished

slight lift in both kingpin`s

steering rack gaytor`s perished

steering sharft run`s very close to engine mounting

Fail 15 May 2007 99,181 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all suspension bush`s perished

slight lifted both king pin`s

steering rack gaytor`s perihed

steering sharft run`s very close to engine mounting

Pass 28 Apr 2006 97,590 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 97,583 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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UFX 97S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UFX 97S, 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.

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What year was UFX 97S registered?

UFX 97S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 6 September 1977.

Is UFX 97S safe to buy?

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