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UAK 978S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

50,931 mi
Last recorded50,931 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAK 978S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 50,931 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 50,166 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 49,677 miles

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2024 49,677 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 49,290 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 48,734 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 48,252 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 47,903 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 47,047 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 46,344 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,727 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,059 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,748 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,257 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,421 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,687 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 41,382 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 41,295 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,021 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 39,998 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

bolt on rear spring slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,701 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 36,701 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,374 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,610 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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UAK 978S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UAK 978S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UAK 978S registered?

UAK 978S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is UAK 978S safe to buy?

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