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UPA 331S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,658 mi
Last recorded30,658 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPA 331S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2017 30,658 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 30,562 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,968 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 29,968 miles

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jul 2011 28,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 28,270 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 27,484 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 27,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UPA 331S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UPA 331S, 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 UPA 331S registered?

UPA 331S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 2 November 1977.

Is UPA 331S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPA 331S shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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