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UGC 850R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,799 mi
Last recorded91,799 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGC 850R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 91,799 miles

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE BIND

SUSPENSOIN BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE STARTING TP PERISH

Fail 21 Jun 2017 91,792 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 91,441 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 91,020 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2006 90,995 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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