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UUA 212M

1974 MG B

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,886 mi
Last recorded13,886 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUA 212M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 13,886 miles

Both outer sills covered by metal trim.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Very slight up and down movement from king pin.

Pass 23 May 2022 13,426 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 11,230 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 11,194 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 11,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 11,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

passenger side wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Jul 2013 10,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 10,831 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 10,830 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 10,659 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 10,474 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 10,311 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 10,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 10,062 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 9,667 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Spare tyre defective

spoke missing from spare wheel hub centre

Pass 10 Jul 2006 9,175 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 9,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

offside front trackrod end cover split

oil leak

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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UUA 212M is a 1974 MG B in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UUA 212M, 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 UUA 212M registered?

UUA 212M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 28 March 1974.

Is UUA 212M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUA 212M shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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