MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,308 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ns parking brake weak
underbody and suspension components corroded
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
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brakes imbalanced
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
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)
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)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of UEW 172S?
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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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