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UBO 839S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

6,485 mi
Last recorded6,485 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBO 839S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 6,485 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 6,455 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 6,427 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 106,405 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 106,405 miles

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 106,388 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 6,381 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 6,354 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 6,256 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 6,256 miles

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 6,231 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 6,225 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 6,144 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 6,139 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 5,905 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 5,796 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 5,780 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 5,640 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 4,853 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 3,975 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 3,112 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 1,738 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 184 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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UBO 839S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 UBO 839S, 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 UBO 839S registered?

UBO 839S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 19 January 1978.

Is UBO 839S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBO 839S shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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