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UVW 961R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

5,470 mi
Last recorded5,470 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVW 961R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 5,470 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 5,388 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 5,140 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 5,069 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 4,941 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 4,941 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 4,903 miles

both sides rear check straps freying

drone offside front wheel bearing

slight play front kingpins

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 May 2010 4,788 miles

both rear check straps freying

drone offside front bearing

play nearside kingpin

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 13 May 2010 4,788 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

both rear check straps freying

drone offside front bearing

play nearside kingpin

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 May 2009 4,394 miles

1 x exhaust flange nut missing

play offside rear bearing

rear check straps poor condition

slight drone offside front bearing

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 9 May 2009 4,394 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1 x exhaust flange nut missing

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

play offside rear bearing

rear check straps poor condition

slight drone offside front bearing

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 May 2007 4,315 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 4,031 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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UVW 961R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc 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 UVW 961R, 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

How do I check the history of UVW 961R?

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What year was UVW 961R registered?

UVW 961R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 31 May 1977.

Is UVW 961R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVW 961R 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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