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UNP 177R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

58,412 mi
Last recorded58,412 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNP 177R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 58,412 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 58,318 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 58,228 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 58,012 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 58,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 57,831 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 56,959 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 55,972 miles

front suspension very low

Pass 19 May 2015 54,678 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 53,201 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 51,520 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 50,415 miles

battery tray slightly corroded

nearside front floor / sill shightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 49,650 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 48,548 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play off side steering rack

Pass 13 May 2009 47,497 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2008 46,502 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 45,015 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2006 43,928 miles

nearside front floor strengthener corroded

slight play in both lower trunnions

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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UNP 177R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 UNP 177R, 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 UNP 177R registered?

UNP 177R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 19 August 1976.

Is UNP 177R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNP 177R shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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