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UWR 361R

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,734 mi
Last recorded96,734 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWR 361R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 96,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f sill weak

o/s/r sill weak

Fail 20 Apr 2018 96,734 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f sill weak

o/s/r sill weak

Pass 27 Mar 2017 95,839 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 95,315 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 95,020 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 94,276 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2012 94,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 92,488 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 91,184 miles

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

both side sills are starting to rust

Fail 23 Jun 2010 91,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both side sills are starting to rust

Pass 26 Jun 2009 89,571 miles

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

Oil leak

both side rear spring rear bushes are wearing

Fail 24 Jun 2009 89,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

both side rear spring rear bushes are wearing

Pass 18 Jun 2008 87,944 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 86,086 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 86,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 83,642 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 83,642 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in n/s/f stub axel assembly

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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UWR 361R is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UWR 361R, 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 UWR 361R registered?

UWR 361R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 18 July 1977.

Is UWR 361R safe to buy?

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