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UBP 43T

1978 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,343 mi
Last recorded79,343 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBP 43T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 79,343 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 79,114 miles

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)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 79,112 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 88,826 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 88,826 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 78,538 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 75,838 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 78,269 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 78,269 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 78,026 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 78,026 miles

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?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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