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UYE 450S

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,898 mi
Last recorded34,898 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYE 450S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 34,898 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 32,834 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 32,361 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 32,328 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2023 31,820 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 30,590 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 29,264 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 29,227 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 24,120 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 24,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 22,356 miles

Front wiper blades poor wipe quality

Pass 7 Jun 2016 22,233 miles

Extended emission test required to reach limits

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 20,007 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 20,007 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 17,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside lower trunion has slight play

Fail 6 Jun 2014 17,190 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside lower trunion has slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2013 15,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front lower trunion has slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2012 14,975 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front - rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2012 14,965 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front - rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,464 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 14,163 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 13,975 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2007 13,431 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear axle bearing noisy

some movement in offside front top suspension joint

some movement in offside steering rack joint

Pass 4 May 2006 12,587 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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UYE 450S is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UYE 450S, 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 UYE 450S registered?

UYE 450S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 28 October 1977.

Is UYE 450S safe to buy?

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