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UEG 850S

1978 MG MG

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

7,301 mi
Last recorded7,301 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1978 MG MG62,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEG 850S
MakeMG
ModelMG
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 7,301 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 May 2016 7,282 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside slight play in inner joint

Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure gear box mount bolts loose (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 7,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

possible oil leak nearside rear hub

Fail 23 May 2015 7,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

possible oil leak nearside rear hub

Pass 6 Sep 2014 5,408 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 4,073 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 2,236 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 15,600 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 98,220 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 95,369 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 95,369 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 93,232 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 90,512 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 88,186 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 88,186 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the MG MG?

Based on 2,574 MOT tests across 373 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
373
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 95
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 72
Brake pipe excessively corroded 72
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UEG 850S is a 1978 MG MG in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1978 MG MG models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 62,112 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 MG fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UEG 850S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG MG typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 48 years old, this MG MG is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UEG 850S registered?

UEG 850S is a 1978 MG MG, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is UEG 850S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEG 850S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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