MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE JUDDER
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
SLIGHT REAR BRAKE BIND
SUSPENSOIN BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE STARTING TP PERISH
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
SLIGHT REAR BRAKE BIND
OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INPOOR CONDITION/PERISHED
SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE JUDDER
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
SUSPENSOIN BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE STARTING TP PERISH
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
different size tyres fitted to rear axle to front axle
offside rear rebound strap lower nut not pretuding pass end of thread
very slight perishing of front tyre walls
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UGC 850R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 UGC 850R, 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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How do I check the history of UGC 850R?
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What year was UGC 850R registered?
UGC 850R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1977.
Is UGC 850R safe to buy?
The MOT history for UGC 850R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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