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UPE 461S

1977 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

34,007 mi
Last recorded34,007 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPE 461S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 34,007 miles

corosion on components

offside lower bushes worn

Fail 23 Jan 2019 33,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

corosion on components

offside lower bushes worn

Pass 10 Oct 2013 33,976 miles

o/s track rod boot wearing

offside front brake hose wearing

slight play in swivels,suspension bushes wearing,suspension components+sills corroding,

Fail 9 Oct 2013 33,973 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s track rod boot wearing

offside front brake hose wearing

slight play in swivels,suspension bushes wearing,suspension components+sills corroding,

Pass 9 Oct 2012 33,960 miles

all brakes slight binding,sills+suspension components+bodywork corroding,oil leaks

Pass 15 Oct 2011 33,927 miles

sills+bodywork+suspension components corroding,oil leaks

Fail 14 Oct 2011 33,926 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

sills+bodywork+suspension components corroding,oil leaks

Pass 18 Oct 2010 33,901 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

seat belts slight fraying+suspension rebound straps

sills+chassis members+suspension components+coil springs+w/arches+bodywork,nearside rear tyre flat,slight play in top+bottom swivels

wear in front suspension king pins .wiper action slow.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 33,898 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

seat belts slight fraying+suspension rebound straps

sills+chassis members+suspension components+coil springs+w/arches+bodywork,nearside rear tyre flat,slight play in top+bottom swivels

Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,815 miles

os of bulk head slightly corroded\rear wheel arches slightly corroded\front suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2008 33,704 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 33,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 33,487 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 33,487 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,227 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 32,900 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 32,896 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise corrosion development under car

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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UPE 461S is a 1977 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UPE 461S, 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 UPE 461S registered?

UPE 461S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 11 November 1977.

Is UPE 461S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPE 461S shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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