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UUF 476S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,377 mi
Last recorded17,377 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUF 476S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 17,377 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 17,284 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 16,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 16,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 16,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 16,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 16,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 16,168 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 16,091 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 16,085 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2021 15,030 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 15,010 miles

Corrosion to the underneath

OSR Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded nut not considered excessive front leaf spring

Pass 8 Aug 2019 14,986 miles

Offside Front Inner slight corrosion to floor pan

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front leaf spring shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2014 14,980 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 14,809 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 14,719 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 14,072 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 13,716 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 13,364 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 11,667 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight oil leak from O/S/R halfshaft area.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 10,411 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 8,596 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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UUF 476S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UUF 476S, 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

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What year was UUF 476S registered?

UUF 476S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 29 November 1977.

Is UUF 476S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUF 476S shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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