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UUB 152R

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,405 mi
Last recorded56,405 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUB 152R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 56,405 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 53,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 52,077 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 51,767 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 51,767 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 51,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,512 miles

Slight age cracks in rear tyres

Pass 11 May 2018 51,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to nearside

Pass 12 May 2017 51,114 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 50,964 miles

Both headlamp reflectors corroded but effecting beam pattern

Crack in windscreen not effecting drivers view of the road

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 50,964 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Both headlamp reflectors corroded but effecting beam pattern

Crack in windscreen not effecting drivers view of the road

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

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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UUB 152R is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 UUB 152R, 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

How do I check the history of UUB 152R?

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What year was UUB 152R registered?

UUB 152R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 8 June 1977.

Is UUB 152R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUB 152R shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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