MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front bottom arm inner bushes very soft & worn
both front inner sills rusty
front tyres wearing low on inner edges
fuel tank starting to rust
n/s & o/s/r inner & outer sills rusty & thin
o/s/f & n/s & o/s/r brake pipes starting to rust
rear exhaust rusty & slight leak
runout on rear brakes
steering rack gaiters starting to perish & crack
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r brake pipe starting to rust
o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
o/s/r outer sill/inner wheel arch very rusty
Nearside Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
o/s/r outer sill/inner wheel arch very rusty
both rear outer sills starting to rust
fuel tank starting to rust
n/s/r chassis at spring shackle starting to rust
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
both rear outer sills starting to rust
fuel tank starting to rust
n/s/r chassis at spring shackle starting to rust
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
water pump leaking.
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UPD 888S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 UPD 888S, 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.
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What year was UPD 888S registered?
UPD 888S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 19 October 1977.
Is UPD 888S safe to buy?
The MOT history for UPD 888S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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