CarVerify

Free Car Check

UFD 978R

1976 MG B GT V8

Brown Petrol 3520cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

70,172 mi
Last recorded70,172 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B GT V848,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFD 978R
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,172 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 70,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

High handbrake lever travel.

Fail 6 Jun 2018 70,167 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,162 miles

Near side front floor/sill area weak with corrosion.

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door shut/sill area. (5.2.6)

Off side front floor/castle section/chassis weak with corrosion.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

offside front floor/chassis/castle section area corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2016 70,120 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

offside front floor/chassis/castle section area corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 69,569 miles

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

centre exhaust damaged

offside wiperblade split

Fail 2 Oct 2013 69,555 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust damaged

offside wiperblade split

Pass 11 Sep 2012 69,499 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 69,484 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 69,328 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 69,224 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,224 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 68,621 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 68,621 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 68,200 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 68,193 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 68,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 68,080 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 68,018 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
Full MG B GT V8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

UFD 978R is a 1976 MG B GT V8 in Brown with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1976 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 48,725 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 V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UFD 978R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 50 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UFD 978R?

You can check the full history of UFD 978R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UFD 978R registered?

UFD 978R is a 1976 MG B GT V8, first registered on 13 August 1976.

Is UFD 978R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFD 978R shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UFD 978R have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on UFD 978R. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.