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UBL 717S

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,369 mi
Last recorded44,369 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBL 717S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,369 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body work looking quite rusty in places

Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,708 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 41,708 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,013 miles

rear spring shackle bushes slightly perished

Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,406 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

windscreen is in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2008 34,711 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 34,711 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,586 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 33,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,830 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 27,086 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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UBL 717S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UBL 717S, 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 UBL 717S registered?

UBL 717S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is UBL 717S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBL 717S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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