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UJO 503X

1982 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

23,111 mi
Last recorded23,111 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJO 503X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 23,111 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play In King Pins. Nearside and Offside Front

Underbody/Chassis/Suspension Generally Corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2020 23,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working Nearside and Offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Multiple HT Leads Rubber/Making Contact With Components (Steering Column And Alternator)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play In King Pins. Nearside and Offside Front

Underbody/Chassis/Suspension Generally Corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 22,945 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody/Chassis/Suspension Generally Corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 22,943 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play In King Pin. Nearside and Offside

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside And Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Underbody/Chassis/Suspension Generally Corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 22,009 miles

Front crossmember corroding

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight wear in nearside front lower kingpin

Pass 10 May 2016 21,025 miles

slight play lower ball joints on steering

Fail 5 May 2016 21,025 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight play lower ball joints on steering

Pass 21 Apr 2015 20,706 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 20,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 20,215 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,044 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 20,044 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 18,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,529 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,541 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,130 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,111 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 13,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

corrosion to o/s/r sill/floor

front-rear tyres different size

slight play in n/s bottom king pin bush

Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 12,264 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 12,263 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 7,935 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 7,926 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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UJO 503X is a 1982 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1982 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 48,852 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 UJO 503X, 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 44 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UJO 503X registered?

UJO 503X is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 15 January 1982.

Is UJO 503X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJO 503X shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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