MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
n/s/r/ shock absorber damp.
n/s/r/ shock absorber damp.
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
n/s/r/ shock absorber damp.
n/s/r/ shock absorber damp.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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UPV 310K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 UPV 310K, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UPV 310K registered?
UPV 310K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 7 April 1972.
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