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UUR 647M

1974 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

44,982 mi
Last recorded44,982 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUR 647M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 44,982 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 44,422 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 44,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 43,985 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 43,575 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 43,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 43,130 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 42,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear signs of oil on brake back plate

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight movement at steering wheel up & down (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 41,627 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

steering wheel has slight movement up and down

Pass 26 Jun 2018 40,273 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 40,252 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 39,234 miles

Nearside handbrake effort

Pass 6 Jul 2016 39,095 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 38,834 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,369 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside rear axle strap slight split

Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,780 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,715 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 32,704 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

damp around fuel pump

Pass 11 Jun 2011 30,478 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 30,135 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,824 miles

slight lateral movement at steering wheel.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 29,598 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 29,373 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 29,261 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 29,054 miles

NSF Seat becoming insecure

OSF and NSF Brakes becoming tight to turn

OSF, NSF, OSR and NSR Tyres starting to perish

Signs of fuel leakage at petrol pump

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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UUR 647M is a 1974 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 UUR 647M, 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 UUR 647M registered?

UUR 647M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 9 January 1974.

Is UUR 647M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUR 647M shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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