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UUB 683M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

60,577 mi
Last recorded60,577 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUB 683M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 60,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2018 60,577 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2018 60,575 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 59,548 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2017 59,547 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2016 58,570 miles

o/s door catch worn

o/s headlamp output deteriorated

slight noise/roughness in front wheel bearings

steering operation slightly tight/notchy

Fail 25 Oct 2016 58,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure but stowed in boot (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

o/s door catch worn

o/s headlamp output deteriorated

slight noise/roughness in front wheel bearings

steering operation slightly tight/notchy

Pass 10 May 2010 57,618 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 57,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,513 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,260 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 57,260 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 56,962 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 683M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 683M, 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.

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What year was UUB 683M registered?

UUB 683M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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