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UNM 745R

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,729 mi
Last recorded49,729 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNM 745R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 49,729 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 47,514 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 47,514 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 46,427 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 45,260 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 44,026 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 44,026 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 42,992 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 42,023 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 39,940 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 37,566 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,015 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 31,741 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake has travel reqiures adjustment

Pass 12 Jun 2014 29,371 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 27,806 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,705 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,345 miles

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

one bulb out in offside rear number plate light (two bulbs fitted)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 18,906 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 18,906 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,855 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 14,959 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 14,959 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 14,683 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 14,683 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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UNM 745R is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UNM 745R, 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 UNM 745R registered?

UNM 745R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 7 January 1977.

Is UNM 745R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNM 745R shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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