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UEW 172S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,308 mi
Last recorded51,308 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEW 172S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2023 51,308 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,249 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,877 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 48,644 miles

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

ns parking brake weak

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2015 48,644 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

ns parking brake weak

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,501 miles

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

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,109 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 48,017 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2012 47,790 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 47,788 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,635 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,679 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,287 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 44,287 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,075 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 44,064 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,874 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 43,768 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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UEW 172S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UEW 172S, 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

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What year was UEW 172S registered?

UEW 172S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is UEW 172S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEW 172S shows 18 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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