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UDP 325S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,643 mi
Last recorded44,643 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDP 325S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 44,643 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 43,518 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 42,552 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 42,041 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 41,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2021 40,742 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 39,012 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 34,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 34,959 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 32,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 32,008 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,146 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 26,985 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 26,694 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 26,694 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 26,608 miles

Oil leak

all tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 30 Jan 2013 26,550 miles

Clutch hydraulic pipe swelling near ferrule and also leaking.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 26,424 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 26,374 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 26,374 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 26,315 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 26,311 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2009 26,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

some perishing on all tyre side walls

Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,277 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 26,144 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 25,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust silencer rattling

Fail 22 Jun 2006 26,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust silencer rattling

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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UDP 325S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UDP 325S, 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.

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What year was UDP 325S registered?

UDP 325S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 10 March 1978.

Is UDP 325S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDP 325S shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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