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UUA 251M

1974 MG Mgb

Maroon Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,617 mi
Last recorded39,617 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUA 251M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 39,617 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 39,575 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,298 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 39,298 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,791 miles

oil leaks

play developing in front trunions

rear rebound straps deteriorating

thick underseal under vehicle unable to assess for corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2016 38,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases osf down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks

play developing in front trunions

rear rebound straps deteriorating

thick underseal under vehicle unable to assess for corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2014 38,598 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in kingpins

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 38,597 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in kingpins

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 38,591 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r valence corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2013 38,327 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering columb near exhaust

Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,327 miles

steering columb near exhaust

Pass 10 Jul 2012 37,620 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,650 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

O/S/F Floor corroded

Play in N/S/F Kingpin (lower)

Windscreen in poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2011 36,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

O/S/F Floor corroded

Play in N/S/F Kingpin (lower)

Windscreen in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,869 miles

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

centre exhaust hangers splitting

Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,368 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 35,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 34,837 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 34,837 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 33,658 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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UUA 251M is a 1974 MG Mgb in Maroon with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UUA 251M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UUA 251M registered?

UUA 251M is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 2 April 1974.

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