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UMS 464R

1976 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

71,999 mi
Last recorded71,999 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMS 464R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,999 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 71,999 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Offside front Brake Dragging Slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2015 71,999 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,999 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 71,999 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 71,999 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 71,999 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 71,999 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2005 71,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.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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UMS 464R is a 1976 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 UMS 464R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UMS 464R registered?

UMS 464R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 4 August 1976.

Is UMS 464R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMS 464R shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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