1977 MG B 1.8L Petrol · UPD 888S
1977 MG B (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1977. Recorded mileage 69,061 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG B
- Year / Origin
- 1977
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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UPD 888S Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2014
- 69,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
UPD 888S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1977 Mg B (UPD 888S) between October 2005 and December 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Nearside Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)”.
UPD 888S Mileage History
- 19/10/200562,854 mi
- 21/10/200562,854 mi
- 24/10/200664,259 mi+1,405 mi
- 11/10/200765,552 mi+1,293 mi
- 24/10/200867,182 mi+1,630 mi
- 28/10/200867,182 mi
- 20/10/200967,720 mi+538 mi
- 27/10/200967,720 mi
- 15/10/201068,085 mi+365 mi
- 28/10/201168,533 mi+448 mi
- 02/11/201268,912 mi+379 mi
- 24/10/201369,028 mi+116 mi
- 18/12/201469,061 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 677 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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