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UTJ 110M

1974 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

2,698 mi
Last recorded2,698 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTJ 110M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 2,698 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 2,118 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 1,823 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 1,505 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 1,501 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 837 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 99,948 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 99,291 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 98,868 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 98,496 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 97,960 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 97,941 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 96,912 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 96,890 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 95,919 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 95,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 95,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front mounting deteriorating

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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UTJ 110M is a 1974 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UTJ 110M, 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

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What year was UTJ 110M registered?

UTJ 110M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 10 April 1974.

Is UTJ 110M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTJ 110M shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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