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3273 UZ

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests17 (7 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate41.2%

Mileage

22,913 mi
Last recorded22,913 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3273 UZ
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 May 2021 22,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Bodyshell has various heavy corrosion

possible inadequate repair (fibreglass) nearside rear lower seatbelt prescribed area

Fail 18 Dec 2020 22,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Possible inadequate repair (fibreglass) nearside rear lower seatbelt mounting prescribed area

Pass 10 Nov 2016 22,769 miles

Extensive corrosion on underside of vehicle

Significant imbalance across front axle lower effort on nearside

Fail 8 Nov 2016 22,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Engine auxiliary belt loose

Extensive corrosion on underside of vehicle

Significant imbalance across front axle lower effort on nearside

both rear wheels and nearside front wheel corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 22,119 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various minor corrosion to floor pan

Fail 11 Nov 2015 22,119 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various minor corrosion to floor pan

Pass 19 Nov 2014 21,519 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

fan belt in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken/insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2014 21,519 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

fan belt in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes corroded

misfire

rear exhaust hanger broken/insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2013 20,809 miles

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

Oil leak

gearbox leaking

Fail 19 Nov 2013 20,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

gearbox leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2012 19,716 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 19,716 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 17,138 miles

nearside front shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Fail 6 Oct 2011 17,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front shock absorber has reduced damping effect

offside and nearside chassis members corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 3 Nov 2006 17,125 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 20 Oct 2006 17,113 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 23 Aug 2006 17,089 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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3273 UZ is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.2%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 3273 UZ, 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 50 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 3273 UZ registered?

3273 UZ is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 14 September 1976.

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