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UPA 545S

1977 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,273 mi
Last recorded87,273 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPA 545S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 87,273 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 86,384 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 86,384 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,829 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 85,804 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 85,281 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,187 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 84,972 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 84,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,063 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 83,706 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 83,253 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 83,253 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 82,971 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 82,720 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 82,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 82,409 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 81,854 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 81,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

diff oil leak

nearside front king pin has slight play

offside front king pin has slight play

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 545S is a 1977 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UPA 545S, 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 545S registered?

UPA 545S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 10 October 1977.

Is UPA 545S safe to buy?

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