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UKM 309S

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

26,071 mi
Last recorded26,071 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKM 309S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 26,071 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 26,061 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 26,061 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,931 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 25,380 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,380 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,345 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 25,345 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 25,320 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,320 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 25,243 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 25,243 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 25,201 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,201 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,132 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 25,132 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 25,053 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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UKM 309S is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UKM 309S, 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

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What year was UKM 309S registered?

UKM 309S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is UKM 309S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKM 309S shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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