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UYA 1R

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,588 mi
Last recorded73,588 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYA 1R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,588 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 72,765 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,739 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 70,707 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,662 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 69,650 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,393 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

slightly low effort nearside rear foot brake

Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,219 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,960 miles

slight knock from nearside front when braking

slight play offside front king pin

Fail 13 Sep 2010 65,955 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight knock from nearside front when braking

slight play offside front king pin

Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,562 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,398 miles

slight play in offside sterring rack end

Fail 3 Sep 2008 62,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in offside sterring rack end

Pass 18 Sep 2007 60,757 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 58,987 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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UYA 1R is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UYA 1R, 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 UYA 1R?

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What year was UYA 1R registered?

UYA 1R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 16 February 1977.

Is UYA 1R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYA 1R shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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