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UHG 922V

1979 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,010 mi
Last recorded76,010 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHG 922V
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 76,010 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 64,222 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/80/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 56,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/80/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,758 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 46,028 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 46,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 41,483 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 36,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 36,025 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 32,054 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 32,054 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 30,798 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 30,798 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 26,203 miles

Both rear axle check straps deteriated

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

No rear fog lamps fitted,switch and teltale working (only required from 1st April 1980)

Park brake cable not securly mounted fouling on exhaust

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 26,196 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Outer Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear axle check straps deteriated

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

No rear fog lamps fitted,switch and teltale working (only required from 1st April 1980)

Non prescribed area of nearside inner sill front end corroded

Non prescribed area of offside front inner wing corroded at front

Non prescribed area of offside outer sill at front corroded

Park brake cable not securly mounted fouling on exhaust

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 19,870 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 19,870 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 15,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 12,276 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 12,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 8,053 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 8,053 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Oct 2005 7,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper poor

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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UHG 922V is a 1979 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,857 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UHG 922V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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UHG 922V is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 15 August 1979.

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