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UKE 157R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

57,569 mi
Last recorded57,569 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKE 157R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 57,569 miles

Battery nor bolted in

Bonnet catch very stiff

Corroded areas under car - not in prescribed areas

Diff worn and clunking

Floor pan feels thin in places

Front springs corroded and all most coilbound, car sits lop sided

Fuel pipes corroded and perished

Fuel tank sender wires corroded

Gearbox and overdrive leaking oil

NSF kingpin worn

Os window winder broken

Tape holding 1/4 windows in

Under car is heavily patched and thick with underseal

Windscreen chipped

Wires dangling in drivers footwell

Wiring in engine bay messy

Fail 29 Jul 2009 57,569 miles

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

Battery nor bolted in

Bonnet catch very stiff

Corroded areas under car - not in prescribed areas

Diff worn and clunking

Floor pan feels thin in places

Front springs corroded and all most coilbound, car sits lop sided

Fuel pipes corroded and perished

Fuel tank sender wires corroded

Gearbox and overdrive leaking oil

NSF kingpin worn

Os window winder broken

Tape holding 1/4 windows in

Under car is heavily patched and thick with underseal

Windscreen chipped

Wires dangling in drivers footwell

Wiring in engine bay messy

Fail 13 May 2009 57,552 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery not bolted in

Bonnet catch very stiff

Both leaf springs in poor condition

Brake discs corroded

Car runs very poorly on the road

Car sits lop sided - drivers side low

Diff very worn and clunking

Drivers seat belt frayed

Floorpan feels thin in many places

Front coil springs very corroded and just about coil bound

Front handbrake cable fixing bodged

Fuel pipes badly corroded and rubber ones perished

Fuel tank sender wiring corroded

Gearbox and overdrive leaking oil

Handbrake linkage rusty

N/S outer sill holed

N/S/F kingpin worn

NSF floor holed

NSF inner sill holed

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Os window winder broken

Osf inner sill holed

Reverse lights inop

Tape holding o/s 1/4 light window in

Underneath car is heavily patched and thick with underseal

Windscreen chipped

Wires dangling in footwells

Wiring in engine bay messy

Pass 22 Oct 2007 57,507 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2007 57,424 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2006 53,821 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 53,798 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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UKE 157R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 UKE 157R, 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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What year was UKE 157R registered?

UKE 157R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 11 March 1977.

Is UKE 157R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKE 157R shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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