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CUD 244R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

28,538 mi
Last recorded28,538 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUD 244R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 28,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened check strap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside engine mounting rubber perished

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside engine mounting perished

Pass 6 Jul 2019 28,266 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 28,212 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 27,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish

Fail 1 Mar 2017 27,633 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back edge of sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 27,331 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 26,992 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 20,197 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,143 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 19,143 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,242 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 18,242 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 18,240 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 18,190 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 18,190 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake pads pins incorrectly fitted

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,994 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 17,994 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,860 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 17,860 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 17,410 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 17,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

slight play in o/s/f bottom suspension joint

Fail 27 Jun 2005 16,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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CUD 244R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CUD 244R, 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

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What year was CUD 244R registered?

CUD 244R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1977.

Is CUD 244R safe to buy?

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