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UPD 888S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,061 mi
Last recorded69,061 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPD 888S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 69,061 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,028 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 68,912 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 68,533 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 68,085 miles

o/s/r brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 27 Oct 2009 67,720 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/r outer sill/inner wheel arch very rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2009 67,720 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 67,182 miles

both rear outer sills starting to rust

fuel tank starting to rust

n/s/r chassis at spring shackle starting to rust

Fail 24 Oct 2008 67,182 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,552 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 64,259 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 62,854 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 62,854 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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