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UDA 504S

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,869 mi
Last recorded5,869 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDA 504S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 5,869 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 5,814 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 5,811 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 5,751 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 56,675 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 56,675 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 5,608 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 5,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both door mirrors missing

Pass 1 Aug 2013 5,522 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 5,522 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 5,408 miles

radiator leaking

Fail 25 Jul 2012 5,408 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

radiator leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2011 5,332 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 5,073 miles

non obigatory mirror missing

Pass 29 Jul 2009 4,831 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 4,831 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 4,308 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 4,308 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 3,031 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 899 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 99,863 miles

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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UDA 504S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UDA 504S, 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

How do I check the history of UDA 504S?

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What year was UDA 504S registered?

UDA 504S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 9 February 1978.

Is UDA 504S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDA 504S shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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