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UET 190S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,672 mi
Last recorded88,672 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUET 190S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 88,672 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,405 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 83,605 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 82,177 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 80,749 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 80,749 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 79,489 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,067 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 75,924 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 75,924 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,963 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 70,832 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 70,412 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 70,412 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 69,486 miles

rear shackle pins bushes perishing. †nearside rear drum contaminated.

Fail 10 Jul 2007 69,479 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear shackle pin bushes perishing †nearside rear drum contaminated

Pass 17 Jun 2006 67,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underside of car correded

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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UET 190S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UET 190S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UET 190S?

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What year was UET 190S registered?

UET 190S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 3 March 1978.

Is UET 190S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UET 190S shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UET 190S have outstanding finance?

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