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URA 55S

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,901 mi
Last recorded62,901 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURA 55S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 62,901 miles

NSF brake binding slightly, OSF king pin slight play.

Fail 24 Oct 2017 62,889 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

NSF brake binding slightly, OSF king pin slight play.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 62,765 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 62,744 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 62,645 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 62,570 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 62,400 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 May 2008 61,990 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 61,990 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2006 57,860 miles

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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URA 55S is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 URA 55S, 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 URA 55S registered?

URA 55S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is URA 55S safe to buy?

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