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UKM 980S

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,670 mi
Last recorded98,670 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKM 980S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 98,670 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 97,801 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 96,736 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 95,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 94,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 93,156 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 92,476 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise front o/s + n/s brake flexies perishing

Fail 9 Aug 2011 92,476 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise front o/s + n/s brake flexies perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2010 91,590 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 90,522 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 90,300 miles

rear suspension retaining straps poor condition

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 980S is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 UKM 980S, 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 980S registered?

UKM 980S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is UKM 980S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKM 980S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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