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UOT 477M

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,767 mi
Last recorded49,767 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOT 477M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 49,767 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both corners in rear of boot rust holes

Pass 7 Jun 2019 49,653 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

rust hole in boot floor

slight play in n/s/f + o/s/f king pins

Fail 7 Jun 2019 49,653 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

rust hole in boot floor

slight play in n/s/f + o/s/f king pins

Pass 25 Jun 2018 49,249 miles

slight play in both front king pins

steering column top bearing slightly worn

Fail 30 May 2018 49,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

slight play in n/s/f + o/s/f king pins

Pass 4 May 2017 48,832 miles

slight play in n/s/f + o/s/f king pins

slight play in steering column top mount.

Fail 4 May 2017 48,832 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight play in n/s/f + o/s/f king pins

slight play in steering column top mount.

Pass 26 May 2016 48,142 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear propshaft incorrectly assembled and main tube has been flattened in the vice.

Fail 12 May 2016 48,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear propshaft incorrectly assembled and main tube has been flattened in the vice.

Pass 12 May 2015 47,597 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 47,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,429 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front propshaft uj has slight play

o/s/r sill has corrosion

some slight corrosion to the underside of body

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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UOT 477M is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 UOT 477M, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UOT 477M registered?

UOT 477M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1974.

Is UOT 477M safe to buy?

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