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UBV 549P

1976 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

19,887 mi
Last recorded19,887 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBV 549P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 19,887 miles

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

Offside Front kingpin has slight lift

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

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 19,887 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front kingpin has slight lift

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

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 18,566 miles

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

slight lift to the offside front kingpin

Fail 5 Apr 2016 18,561 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight lift to the offside front kingpin

Pass 8 Apr 2015 17,668 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 17,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 17,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 16,455 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,306 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 May 2011 14,338 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 13,971 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 12,471 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 11,502 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 10,849 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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UBV 549P is a 1976 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UBV 549P, 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 UBV 549P registered?

UBV 549P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 18 March 1976.

Is UBV 549P safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBV 549P shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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