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UGY 278M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

7,071 mi
Last recorded7,071 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGY 278M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 7,071 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 104,360 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 102,198 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 100,804 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 99,631 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 98,036 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 96,053 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 94,023 miles

Underbody heavily undersealed / o.s.f wheel bearing slight play/ slight movement in o/s/f kingpin

Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,478 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 93,478 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 30,357 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 29,984 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 29,942 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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UGY 278M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 UGY 278M, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UGY 278M?

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What year was UGY 278M registered?

UGY 278M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 18 March 1974.

Is UGY 278M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGY 278M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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