MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both steering rack gaitors badly deteriorated
Front reg plate cracked
High beam indecator lamp not working
Near side rear brake back plate damp with oil. Possibly half shaft oil seal leaking.
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Oil pipe from engine to oil guage in car leaking oil onto bulk head under bonnet
Please note, all front suspension joints appear dry. All grease nipples dry. These units must be greased on a rugular basis or they will fail.
Temp guage not working
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Both steering rack gaitors badly deteriorated
Front reg plate cracked
High beam indecator lamp not working
Near side rear brake back plate damp with oil. Possibly half shaft oil seal leaking.
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Oil pipe from engine to oil guage in car leaking oil onto bulk head under bonnet
Please note the car appeared to suffer fuel starvation towards end of test.May need fuel. Believe the fuel guage may be stuck! Further investigation required.
Please note, all front suspension joints appear dry. All grease nipples dry. These units must be greased on a rugular basis or they will fail.
Temp guage not working
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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UBP 43T is a 1978 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UBP 43T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was UBP 43T registered?
UBP 43T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 18 October 1978.
Is UBP 43T safe to buy?
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