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UOU 111

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,407 mi
Last recorded56,407 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOU 111
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 56,407 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all front suspension bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle, especially around rear suspension mountings, also vehicle holed outside structural areas (near side front floor to wheel arch area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 56,333 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 56,333 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 55,917 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod gaiters perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion appearing all over vehicle body

corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle, especially at rear around rear suspension mountings.

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 29 Jun 2020 55,917 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod gaiters perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion appearing all over vehicle body

corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle, especially at rear around rear suspension mountings.

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,878 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 55,877 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,578 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

corrosion appearing to vehicle body

exhaust rubbers perished

slight play in front king pins

Fail 6 Jul 2015 55,578 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

corrosion appearing to vehicle body

exhaust rubbers perished

slight play in front king pins

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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UOU 111 is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UOU 111, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UOU 111?

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What year was UOU 111 registered?

UOU 111 is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is UOU 111 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOU 111 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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