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UPO 152N

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,587 mi
Last recorded18,587 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPO 152N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 18,587 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,360 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 18,360 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 18,352 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 18,346 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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UPO 152N is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 UPO 152N, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UPO 152N?

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What year was UPO 152N registered?

UPO 152N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is UPO 152N safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPO 152N shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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