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UED 595S

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

37,257 mi
Last recorded37,257 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUED 595S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 37,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2024 37,250 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 65,255 miles

play in front wheel bearings

Fail 24 Apr 2018 65,255 miles

Emissions not tested due to lack of fuel (7.3.A.1)

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,820 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED ON TREAD

Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,286 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 57,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery tray corroded

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 14 Mar 2015 57,518 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery tray corroded

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,755 miles

SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT PIPES TO MANIFOLD

rear leaf spring bushs spliting

slight play in front bearings

Fail 13 Mar 2014 56,736 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear leaf spring bushs spliting

slight play in front bearings

Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,562 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST FRONT PIPE TO CENTRE JOIN CLAMP

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS

Fail 22 Jun 2012 50,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST FRONT PIPE TO CENTRE JOIN CLAMP

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS

Pass 13 May 2011 49,625 miles

Oil leak

slight bind on n/s/f wheel

Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,653 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 47,772 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 47,767 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 44,630 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 44,627 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2007 44,108 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 44,105 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 42,927 miles

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

underbody heavy undersilled

Fail 1 Jul 2005 42,860 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside of vehicle in poor condition

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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UED 595S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UED 595S, 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 UED 595S registered?

UED 595S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 4 January 1978.

Is UED 595S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UED 595S shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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