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UNB 320S

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,400 mi
Last recorded4,400 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNB 320S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 4,400 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 4,363 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 4,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 4,344 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust frontpipe support bracket exhaust end,corroded away.

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

Fuel tank corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear chassis rail/area corroded.

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Various oil leaks from engine/transmission.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 4,340 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust frontpipe support bracket exhaust end,corroded away.

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

Fuel tank corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear chassis rail/area corroded.

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Various oil leaks from engine/transmission.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 4,290 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 4,242 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 4,168 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 4,002 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 3,845 miles

nearside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2007
Fail 23 May 2007

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2006
Fail 12 May 2006 3,151 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both side inner and outer rear sills showing signs of surface rust

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak from engine / gearbox

play in steering rack slight

rear foglight in - op

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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UNB 320S is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UNB 320S, 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 UNB 320S registered?

UNB 320S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 10 August 1977.

Is UNB 320S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNB 320S shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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