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UCS 789K

1971 MG B Roadster

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,630 mi
Last recorded37,630 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1971 MG B Roadster58,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCS 789K
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 37,630 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight drag from nearside rear brake

various minor oil leaks from engine & transmission

Pass 2 Jun 2012 37,403 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

minor oil leaks from gearbox and overdrive

slight drag from offside front brake

Fail 26 May 2012 37,403 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

minor oil leaks from gearbox and overdrive

slight drag from offside front brake

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,208 miles

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

corrosion on face of nearside front brake disc

Fail 21 May 2011 37,206 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion on face of nearside front brake disc

Pass 29 May 2010 37,067 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2010 37,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 36,863 miles

borderline front brake inbalance of 22% - may need some attention

nearside rear foot and handbrake lower effort than offside

slight drag from nearside rear brake

Pass 24 May 2008 36,741 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 May 2007 36,413 miles

Oil leak

offside outer sill rusty at rear

Pass 17 Jul 2006 36,133 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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UCS 789K is a 1971 MG B Roadster in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1971 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 58,027 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UCS 789K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UCS 789K registered?

UCS 789K is a 1971 MG B Roadster, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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