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UGH 728R

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,148 mi
Last recorded23,148 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGH 728R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 23,148 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 23,102 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 21,920 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 21,920 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 21,841 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 21,129 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 20,534 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 20,534 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 19,146 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres have slight flat spots

Fail 29 Jul 2016 19,146 miles

front tyres have slight flat spots

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2006 18,901 miles

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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UGH 728R is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UGH 728R, 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 UGH 728R?

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What year was UGH 728R registered?

UGH 728R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 25 March 1977.

Is UGH 728R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGH 728R shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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