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UUB 652M

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

11,828 mi
Last recorded11,828 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUB 652M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 May 2023 11,828 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster incorrectly installed Insecure (1.1.18 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Underneath is covered in underseal

Pass 11 May 2020 9,820 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 9,592 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 9,591 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 9,382 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 9,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s front brake slight binding

rear brake balance slightly uneven

slight wear/play in both front kingpins/swivels

Fail 29 Apr 2015 9,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s front brake slight binding

rear brake balance slightly uneven

slight wear/play in both front kingpins/swivels

Pass 8 May 2014 8,567 miles

n/s rear sill end/lower inner arch corroded/small hole

Fail 30 Apr 2014 8,565 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake balance slightly uneven

n/s front brake slight binding/pads deteriorated

n/s rear sill end/lower inner arch corroded/small hole

rear brake balance slightly uneven

Pass 14 May 2013 7,811 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 6,639 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 6,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Fail 10 May 2011 4,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 4,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 3,676 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 2,503 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 2,316 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 1,567 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside front mud flap insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2006 1,280 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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UUB 652M is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UUB 652M, 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 UUB 652M registered?

UUB 652M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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