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UNM 801R

1976 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,892 mi
Last recorded97,892 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNM 801R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,892 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 97,892 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 97,873 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 97,773 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 97,773 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 97,684 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 97,555 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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 22 Sep 2010 97,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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 28 Sep 2009 97,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 97,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 96,783 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 96,260 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 95,934 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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UNM 801R is a 1976 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UNM 801R, 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

How do I check the history of UNM 801R?

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What year was UNM 801R registered?

UNM 801R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is UNM 801R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNM 801R shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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