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UWY 77N

1976 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,150 mi
Last recorded60,150 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb29,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWY 77N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 60,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip area B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 60,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip area B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 59,800 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 59,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 59,609 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 59,601 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,308 miles

has had welding and been undersilled

Pass 10 Dec 2014 69,172 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,792 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 57,483 miles

nearside rear service brake slow to respond

Fail 16 Dec 2011 57,483 miles

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

nearside rear service brake slow to respond

Pass 17 Dec 2010 56,371 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 55,392 miles

N/S REAR DOOR SILL PANEL CORRODED EXHAUST TAIL PIPE BEYOND REAR BUMPER

Pass 6 Nov 2008 54,396 miles

TAILPIPE FROM EXHAUST BEYOND REAR BUMPER

Pass 12 Nov 2007 53,333 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 53,333 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 51,894 miles

Oil leak

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

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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UWY 77N is a 1976 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1976 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 29,900 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 UWY 77N, 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 50 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UWY 77N registered?

UWY 77N is a 1976 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is UWY 77N safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWY 77N shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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