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UUC 801S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,913 mi
Last recorded99,913 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUC 801S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 99,913 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front top trunion rubber bushes cracked and perished

offside front suspension rubber bump stop detached

slight play in nearside front lower trunion pin/bush

Pass 20 May 2014 99,898 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oily

Pass 22 May 2013 99,847 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2013 99,843 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 99,691 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 99,687 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 99,663 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

nearside front lower trunion pin or bushing have slight wear and play

Pass 24 May 2010 99,564 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight wear/play in nearside front lower trunion joint/pin

Pass 22 Apr 2009 99,187 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear in offside lower trunion joint

Fail 22 Apr 2009 99,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear in offside lower trunion joint

Pass 20 May 2008 98,850 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in offside and nearside inner steering rack joints

slight wear in nearside front lower trunion joint

Pass 10 May 2007 98,585 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 96,774 miles

offside and nearside front wheel bearings feel slightly rough when rotated. †

slight play in offside inner rack joint. †

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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UUC 801S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UUC 801S, 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.

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What year was UUC 801S registered?

UUC 801S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is UUC 801S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUC 801S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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