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UBX 175T

1978 MG GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,924 mi
Last recorded38,924 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1978 MG GT45,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBX 175T
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 38,924 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,091 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 137,221 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 36,110 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 32,813 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 129,110 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 129,102 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Diff weep

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,770 miles

How Reliable is the MG GT?

Based on 3,490 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 114
brake binding 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 68
Steering rack gaiter split 63
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UBX 175T is a 1978 MG GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1978 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 45,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UBX 175T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UBX 175T registered?

UBX 175T is a 1978 MG GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is UBX 175T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBX 175T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UBX 175T have outstanding finance?

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